A volar Barton fracture is an intra-articular fracture of the volar distal radius rim accompanied by volar displacement or subluxation of the carpus. This unstable pattern often requires operative fixation to restore radiocarpal alignment.

A volar Barton fracture is an intra-articular fracture of the volar distal radius rim accompanied by volar displacement or subluxation of the carpus. This unstable pattern often requires operative fixation to restore radiocarpal alignment.