45 cases of complex fracture of the distal radius are presented. They were treated by open reduction and stable fixation with a volar plate. The results were satisfactory in 42 cases (93,3 %), with few complications during their evolution.

Se presentan 45 casos de fractura compleja del radio distal tratados mediante reducción abierta y osteosíntesis con placa palmar. Los resultados fueron satisfactorios en 42 casos (93,3 %), con pocas complicaciones durante su evolución