of distal radius fractures: Treatment protocol and functional results

Distal Radius


Management of distal radius fractures: Treatment protocol and functional results


Cherubino P, Bini A, Marcolli D (Univ of Insubria, Varese, Italy) Injury 41:1120-1126, 2010§



R. Grewal, MD, MSc, FRCSC



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Abstract


Distal radius fractures are the most frequent lesions encountered during clinical practice. The treatment is controversial and still debated in the literature. For a correct management of these lesions many authors recently emphasised the importance of anatomical reduction, a stable fixation and early joint mobilisation.


We report our experience in the daily management of these lesions. The fractures are evaluated considering fracture type, fracture reduction criteria, adequacy of reduction criteria and overall fracture stability. The best treatment option must be decided in accordance to the type of fracture, the extent of metaphyseal comminution, the quality of the bone and the medical condition of the patient.

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