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Stable distal radius fracture fixation possible with threaded pinning method With this method, fractured wrists typically reached over 90% normal motion by 1 year postop.
Find out what you need to know about a broken wrist or distal radius fracture. Discover the different types, causes, and treatment options for wrist fracture.
Children with distal radius fractures face some of the same complications as adults, including malunion, compartment syndrome and acute carpal tunnel syndrome, but these complications are much ...
A distal radius fracture is one of the most common bone injuries. Learn what to expect for treatment and recovery.
Background Distal radius fractures is the most common fracture in childhood. [1] Most of these fractures are treated conservatively in a plaster and complications are rare.
Neonatal physeal fracture of the distal femur is often difficult to diagnose. Timely and accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy are critical in order to avoid permanent morbidity and ...
A distal radius fracture is a common bone fracture of the radius in the forearm. This type of injury is often called a wrist fracture because of its proximity to the wrist joint.
This brief review covers the new guidelines on treating distal radius fractures from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
The study tested four approaches in patients ages 60 and older suffering distal wrist fractures severe enough to be considered for surgery but otherwise uncomplicated.
Learn more about a broken wrist -- also called a Colles' fracture or distal radius fracture -- from the experts at WebMD.