CPC A61B 17/025 (2013.01) [A61B 17/1782 (2016.11); A61B 17/8897 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0092 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00862 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A method of treating a distal radius fracture, comprising:
engaging a distal end of a first soft tissue retractor with a first side of a radius;
engaging a distal end of a second soft tissue retractor with a second side of the radius;
moving a proximal end of the first soft tissue retractor and a proximal end of the second soft tissue retractor away from each other to retract opposing sides of an incision;
positioning a backing plate with a wrist contacting front surface and a back surface along the back of a wrist; and
coupling the backing plate to the first and second soft tissue retractors using a tie.
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