[Distal fracture of the radius]

MMW Fortschr Med. 2005 Nov 10;147(45):67-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The distal radius is the most common site of a fracture. The type of fracture presenting, stability/instability and concomitant injuries are the factors that determine whether the fracture should be treated conservatively or surgically. Possible sequelae include a dystrophy syndrome.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • External Fixators
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Immobilization
  • Joint Instability / diagnosis
  • Joint Instability / etiology
  • Radius Fractures / complications
  • Radius Fractures / diagnosis
  • Radius Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Radius Fractures / surgery
  • Radius Fractures / therapy*
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Wrist Joint