Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for distal radius fractures using a 3-point positioning technique

Figure 2 Schematic diagram of injury to the pronator quadratus during minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis with a small incision. A: The surgical incision; B: The distal margin of the pronator quadratus (PQ) was exposed; C: The PQ was incised; D: The plate was inserted beneath the PQ; E and F: Due to blind penetration, the plate may be placed on the radial or ulnar side during the operation; G and H: The PQ muscle was incised at both its origin and insertion points along the volar surface of the distal third of the radius.