Due to its ability to provide stable fixation and permit early mobilization, volar plating has become the recommended technique for the surgical stabilization of distal radius fractures. The extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon may be injured or ruptured as a result of undetected screw penetration or drill plunging. During surgery, it is critical to detect any potential screw penetration so that it can be corrected.
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