Musculoskeletal Key

5 Open Treatment of a Distal Radius Fracture with a Fixed Angle Palmar Plate Indications Any displaced fracture of the distal radius Pitfall Intra-articular fractures, particularly those with displaced intra-articular…

4 Palmar Fracture/Subluxation of the Distal Radius Indications Displaced intra-articular fracture of the distal radius with palmar subluxation of the carpus on lateral radiograph Technique Palmar approach via zigzag incision…

12 Fractures of the Ulnar Head Indications Fractures extending from the fovea to the radial cortex of the ulnar head metaphysic Pitfall These fractures may be comminuted such that fixation…

6 Open Treatment of Galeazzi Fractures Indications Any displaced fracture of the distal radius with an associated dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) (Fig. 6-1) Technique Palmar approach via…

8 Dorsal and Palmar Osteotomy for Malunion of Distal Radius with Iliac Crest Bone Graft Indications Wrist pain, limited wrist motion (especially flexion), and limited forearm rotation Deformity of radius…

2 Limited-Open Reduction and Percutaneous Pin Fixation with External Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures Indications Displaced, intra-articular fracture of the distal radius without palmer comminution Technique Expose the dorsoradial aspect…

10 Nonunion of Distal Radius Fractures Indications Nonunited fractures of the distal radius. These fractures commonly have little cancellous bone. Nonunion commonly follows failed treatment with external fixation and percutaneously…

3 Intra-articular Fractures of the Distal Radius Treated with Dorsal Plate Indications Displaced intra-articular fractures with dorsal cortical comminution, minimal displacement, and no comminution of the palmar cortex. Technique Dorsal…