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volar

[vo´lar]

pertaining to the sole or palm; indicating the flexor surface of the forearm, wrist, or hand.

vo·lar

(vō'lăr), [TA]

Referring to the vola; denoting either the palm of the hand or sole of the foot.

Synonym(s): volaris [TA]

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volar

(vō′lər)

adj.

Of or relating to the sole of the foot or the palm of the hand.

vo·lar

(vō'lăr) [TA]

Referring to the vola; denoting either the palm of the hand or sole of the foot.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

volar

Pertaining to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

volar

pertaining to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

References in periodicals archive ?

In a study of 182 distal radius fracture volar plating fixation involving 10 hand surgeons, there was 8 % PCBMN crossing or perforating the FCR tendon sheath.

Palmar Cutaneous Branch of Median Nerve: An Anatomical Study/ Rama Cutanea Palmar del Nervio Mediano: Un Estudio Anatomico

Several internal fixation techniques have been suggested in literature among which intramedullary nailing recently emerged as having better or equal outcome with the advantage of minimum soft-tissue dissection and short operation time compared to standard internal fixation methods like volar plating.10,21

Fixation of unstable distal radius fractures by using expandable Intramedullary nailing system in adult patients

This view will also demonstrate dorsal or volar intercalated segment instability deformities, however, further discussion of these patterns and their treatment is outside the scope of this review.

Perilunate Injuries and Dislocations: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Schlur, "Acute isolated volar dislocation of the distal radio-ulnar joint: case report and literature review," Chirurgie de la Main, vol.

Closed Reduction of an Acute Volar Dislocation of the Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint by a Modified Technique

UT, UL, and ulnocapitate ligaments lay on the volar side of the wrist.

High-resolution 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex in Chinese Wrists: Correlation with Cross-sectional Anatomy

In supine position with arm in the side table via volar approach under fluoroscopic guidance between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis the wrist was opened.

Neglected volar barton fracture treated by two-stage procedure

[8] found that the central and slightly ulnar screws of more commonly used volar plate models were most likely to include the extensor pollicis longus tendon in their k-wire and screw trajectory.

Comparing Dorsal Tangential and Lateral Views of the Wrist for Detecting Dorsal Screw Penetration after Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures

All adult patients with closed, intra-articular distalradius fractures with post-reduction articular step of >2 mm; sagittal plane angulation >15 (as measured from the anatomical volar tilted position) were included.8 Skeletally immature patients, as identified by growth plates on X-rays, and those who had neurological illness or other concomitant hand injuries or fractures were excluded.

Intra-articular distal radius fractures: Postoperative roentgenographic and functional outcomes

Those with displaced fractures receive urgent treatment at the in-patient and emergency department of the center, involving reduction of the fracture under local anesthesia (10 ml 1 % Mesocaine injected into the fracture site) and immobilization of the extremity with a dorsal and a volar plaster splint.

Is minimally invasive application by intramedullary osteosynthesis in comparison with volar plating real benefit in the treatment of distal radius fractures?

Entonces despego de las aguas y comenzo a volar. Mientras realizaba en el aire acrobacias admirables para llamar la atencion, pensaba que si esto le fallaba, ya no le quedaban hazanas para volver a sentarse a la mesa de comer.

Eugenio Mandrini

According to the company, with more than 10 years of clinical experience treating distal radius fractures using the volar approach, the DVR plate and instrumentation continue to refine fracture fixation.