Vertebral Fractures Vertebral fractures, also known as spinal compression fractures, occur when bones in the spine weaken and collapse. They are the most common type of fracture that occurs with ...

INTRODUCTION The incidence of distal radius fractures (DRF) is anticipated to increase annually, mainly because of the extension in life expectancy and osteoporosis 1, 2. If DRFs are not treated ...

Distal radius fractures (DRF) are the most common hand or forearm fracture and represent 10% to 25% of all fractures. 1–3 Although some fractures may be managed conservatively, surgical fixation can ...

A broken wrist or distal radius fracture is an extremely common type of fracture. It accounts for 25% to 50% of all broken bones and is most commonly seen in older females and young males.

Introduction: Distal radius fractures are among the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries, accounting for over 17% of fractures treated in emergency care centers. The primary objective is to promote ...

Patients and Methods: Seven patients with severely displaced type 4 articular fractures of the distal radius whose wrists had been exposed to violent compression are reported in our series, they are ...

A male in his 70s presented with a chronic malunited comminuted Galeazzi fracture dislocation, including angular malunion, radial shortening (1.3 cm ulnar-plus variance) and distal radioulnar joint ...

Distal radius fractures are the most common arm fracture. They make up about 16% of all fractures orthopedic surgeons treat. They’re most common in children and adults over age 50.

Distal radius fractures in adults have a wide range of variations and are responsible for 10 to 20% of all skeletal fractures(8). Several eponyms are applied to such injuries leading to doubts in ...

Fractures (breaks) of the humerus are commonly treated without an operation. The indications for surgery are not completely clear, but often include open fractures (fractures exposed to contamination ...