Healio

Better radial tilt reduction of distal radius fractures possible with below-elbow casts

Fractures of the distal radius can be treated with below-elbow or above-elbow casts, however below-elbow casts may be associated with better radiological outcomes, based on results of a prospective ...
Healio

Mini C-arm fluoroscopy may be unnecessary in distal radius fracture reduction

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — Use of fluoroscopy may be unnecessary when performing initial closed reduction of distal radius ...
Nature

External fixation is more suitable for intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in elderly patients

Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius (IFDR) represent high energy, complex, unstable injuries, and account for approximately one-sixth of the fractures observed in emergency rooms. 1,2 The ...
Medscape

Early Prognostic Factors in Distal Radius Fractures in a Younger Than Osteoporotic Age Group

Good -occasional pain, slight limitation of motion, and no disability 2p Fair -occasional pain, some limitation of motion, feeling of weakness in wrist, no particular disability if careful, and ...
BMJ

Distal radial fractures in young goalkeepers: a case for an appropriately sized soccer ball

1 Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK 2 Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK ...