Fig. 3

After satisfactory reduction, locking plates were used on both the dorsal and palmar sides. Kirschner wires for auxiliary fixation were retained for 8 weeks and were removed afterwards. The surgical results were good. The long-term follow-up after 30 months showed that the height of the articular surface was well maintained, and there was no obvious collapse of the articular surface. The internal fixator was removed for patient A Immediate postoperative AP radiography; B Immediate postoperative lateral radiography; C AP radiography after removal of internal fixation with follow-up over 30 months. Radial height was well maintained, and the articular surface was congruent in general; hence, no obvious articular step-off developed. D Lateral radiography after removal of internal fixation