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01-10-2015 | Clinical Faceoff
Clinical Faceoff: Controversies in the Management of Distal Radius Fractures
Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® | Issue 10/2015
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Distal radius fractures are among the most common fractures of the upper extremity, and account for approximately 20% of all fractures seen within the emergency room. The distal radius comprises of three articular surfaces, namely the scaphoid facet, lunate facet, and sigmoid notch. Treatment goals are centered on restoration of articular congruity, and where appropriate, early ROM with minimal complications to permit early functional recovery. Numerous fracture classifications exist which aim to define the fracture and guide treatment [1] (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
. A fracture classification system that defines the fracture and guides treatment is shown. Reprinted with permission from: Fernandez DL: Fractures of the Distal Radius: Operative Treatment, in Heckman JD, (ed): Instructional Course Lectures 42. Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1993, pp 73–88.
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