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01-09-2019 | Distal Radius Fracture | Distal Radius and Wrist Fractures (E Shin, Section Editor)

Emerging Technologies in Distal Radius Fracture Fixation

Authors: Abdo Bachoura, Eon K. Shin

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 3/2019

Abstract

Purpose of Review

To provide an overview of emerging fixation constructs and materials used in the operative management of distal radius fractures.

Recent Findings

The indications, advantages, and disadvantages of relatively new implants and devices used to treat distal radius fractures are discussed. These include the intramedullary nail, intramedullary cage, radiolucent volar locking plate, distal radius hemiarthroplasty, and bone graft substitutes.

Summary

The spectrum of distal radius fracture patterns may make it impossible to depend on a single device for fixation, and surgeons managing distal radius fractures should be adept at using various surgical approaches, techniques, and hardware systems. Additional studies demonstrating the cost-effectiveness, biomechanical properties, and clinical outcomes will be useful in determining the utility of the described techniques.

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Title: Emerging Technologies in Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
Authors: Abdo Bachoura
Eon K. Shin
Publication date: 01-09-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: Distal Radius Fracture
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 3/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-019-09568-0

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