Fractures of the Distal Radius SOA Textbook

Description: It is estimated that one-sixth of all fractures evaluated and treated in emergency rooms are fractures of the distal end of the radius. Although most do well, some fractures result in permanent impairment and all create significant patient inconvenience. This chapter reviews the major classfication systems, diagnosis, and treatment options of distal radius fractures, including extensive and detailed operative techniques.
Authors - L. Andrew Koman, M.D., Beth Paterson Smith, Ph.D., and Thomas L. Smith, Ph.D.