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01-05-2020 | Osteoarthrosis | Handsurgery

Salvage procedure after malunited distal radius fractures and management of pain and stiffness

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

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

Abstract

Indications for surgical treatment of distal radius fractures (DRF) remain controversial in the literature, especially in elderly patients. Complication rates after operatively treated DRF are low and well documented. These include malunion, degenerative osteoarthritis in the radiocarpal joint and subsequently pain and impaired hand function. If conservative treatment fails then salvage procedures are necessary. This review summarizes the therapeutic options available to treat degenerative osteoarthritis after malunited distal radius fractures, regardless of the initial operative or conservative treatment.

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Title: Salvage procedure after malunited distal radius fractures and management of pain and stiffness
Authors: Tina Keuchel-Strobl
S. Quadlbauer
J. Jurkowitsch
R. Rosenauer
T. Hausner
M. Leixnering
Ch. Pezzei
Publication date: 01-05-2020
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Osteoarthrosis
Distal Radius Fracture
Wrist Arthrodesis
Osteoarthrosis
Wrist Arthrodesis
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/s00402-020-03369-8

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