Distal Radius Fractures (Subscribe)  

Bones of the forearm include the radius and the ulna.The radius is the larger of the two bones of the forearm. The end toward the wrist is called the distal end. A fracture of the distal radius occurs when the area of the radius near the wrist breaks. Highly Reputable

Extensive site for discussion of this complex clinical problem with contributions and cases from world authorities

The distal radius section of the AO Surgery Reference. The whole surgical management described, including decision-making support, approaches, and surgical procedures. Highly Reputable

Online surgery reference on distal radius (wrist) fractures. Includes classification, diagnosis, indications, preparation, approach, reduction and fixation, aftercare.

The distal radial fracture is the most common forearm fracture. It is usually caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH). It can also result from direct impact or axial forces. The classification of these fractures is based on distal radial angulation and displacement, intra-articular or extra-articular involvement, and...

There are several different types of external fixation. There is the transarticular external fixator with pins in the second metacarpal and pins in the radius. It can be either static or dynamic i.e. a locking ball-joint system which permits wrist mobilization midway through the treatment). There is also periarticular... Expert

when will cast treatment will most likely fail, when percutaneous pinning is sufficient alone, when percutaneous pinning requires supplementary external fixation, what kind of post-treatment function can patients expect.
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A tricky case, for the patient previously had a large skin graft over the dorsal metacarpus / wrist / forearm.

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distal radius fracture w/ dislocation of radiocarpal joint;
- most common fracture dislocation of the wrist joint;
- comminuted fracture of distal radius may involve either anterior or posterior cortex and may extend...

Distal radius fractures account for approximately 15% of all fractures in adults. A thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of distal radius fractures is important because these injuries are not limited to just the elderly population. High-energy trauma to the distal radius in younger adults is becoming more prevalent,...

The best method of treatment for these fractures remains controversial. We sought to examine radiographic outcomes of patients treated with nonspanning external fixator (NSEF), open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with locking plates and screws or closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP) and compare their ability to maintain radiographic parameters over the initial 6-week postoperative...

This site is an academic site devoted to studying distal radius fractures and is open to all surgeons. The goal of the site is to present a comprehensive inventory of distal radius fracture management information and resources, as well as up-to-date analysis of actual cases by internationally recognized experts.