Review Question - QID 215448

A healthy and active 85-year-old female falls while running to her computer to activate a limit order in the purchase of Bitcoin. In the process, she lands on her elbow and has immediate pain and limited range of motion. Once she is able to complete her limit-order successfully, she presents to her local hand surgeon who reviews her imaging (Figures A and B). The hand surgeon recommends a specific form of surgical treatment based on the patient's injury pattern, poor bone quality, age, and lifestyle. However, the wise hand surgeon cautions that this treatment has a potential risk of implant loosening. Which of the following is true regarding this surgical treatment as opposed to other forms of operative management?