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Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 2/2019

01-06-2019 | Distal Radius Fracture | Distal Radius and Wrist Fractures (E Shin, Section Editor)

Complications in the Management of Distal Radius Fractures: How Do We Avoid them?

Authors: Daniel Seigerman, Kevin Lutsky, Daniel Fletcher, Brian Katt, Moody Kwok, Donald Mazur, Samir Sodha, Pedro K. Beredjiklian

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 2/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of this review

Distal radius fractures are one of the most common fractures in the upper extremity. The purpose of this review is to outline common complications that may arise when caring for distal radius fractures and to describe the treatment strategies when faced with such complications.

Recent findings

Tendon complications are not uncommon after distal radius fractures. Recent literature highlights new plating technology for dorsal plating techniques. Moreover, new literature has outlined parameters for flexor tendon complications when using volar locking plates in an effort to avoid flexor tendon irritation and rupture.

Summary

In summary, it is important to understand the various complications that can arise when treating distal radius fractures in an effort to avoid suboptimal outcomes.
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Metadata
Title
Complications in the Management of Distal Radius Fractures: How Do We Avoid them?
Authors
Daniel Seigerman
Kevin Lutsky
Daniel Fletcher
Brian Katt
Moody Kwok
Donald Mazur
Samir Sodha
Pedro K. Beredjiklian
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 2/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-019-09544-8

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