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Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 5/2020

01-05-2020 | Distal Radius Fracture | Trauma Surgery

Complications after operatively treated distal radius fractures

Authors: R. Rosenauer, Ch. Pezzei, S. Quadlbauer, T. Keuchel, J. Jurkowitsch, T. Hausner, M. Leixnering

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 5/2020

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Abstract

In the recent years, treatment of distal radius fractures (DRF) has advanced considerably. Surgical fixation with palmar angular stable plate has gained popularity, due to a reported lower complication rate when compared to dorsal fixation. The type of trauma or injury, surgical procedure and impaired bone quality are all contributors to complications in DRF. The main aim of this review is to summarize the most common complications and possible therapeutic solutions. In addition, strategies for minimizing these complications will be discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Complications after operatively treated distal radius fractures
Authors
R. Rosenauer
Ch. Pezzei
S. Quadlbauer
T. Keuchel
J. Jurkowitsch
T. Hausner
M. Leixnering
Publication date
01-05-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 5/2020
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-020-03372-z

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