Distal radius fractures are one of the most common types of bone fractures. They occur at the end of the radius bone near the wrist. Depending on the angle of the break, distal radius fractures can be ...

Distal radius fractures are prevalent injuries. Unstable fractures with joint involvement generally require surgical fixation to optimize outcomes. One of the ways to treat unstable fractures is ...

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.

FIGURE 1. The models of a distal radius fracture and three volar plates (all from Depuy Synthes, West Chester, PA, United States, Ti6Al4V). (A) AO type 23-A3 distal radius fracture built by a 10 mm ...

INTRODUCTION Fractures in the distal end of the radius are frequent in an orthopedic surgeon’s routine, being responsible for 18% of all fractures. 1 - 4 They present a bimodal distribution, affecting ...

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.

For distal radius fractures with post reduction radial shortening greater than 3mm, dorsal angulation greater than 10 degrees, or intra-articular displacement or step-off of the articular surface ...

Of all 1,796 patients who were treated for a distal radius fracture in our trauma center from 2006 to 2016, 339 (19%) patients with a complete data set could be included in our fracture register ...