Musculoskeletal Key

Key Points • Epidemiology: Fractures of the distal radius are the most common upper extremity fracture sustained in the elderly population. The incidence of these fractures is expected to increase…

Key Points • Treatment of pediatric distal radius fractures (DRFs) is challenging because of possible involvement of the physis and the remodeling capacity by growth. • Young children with a…

Key Points • Accept only minor fracture displacement in diaphyseal forearm fractures because the remodeling capacity is low and even mild malunion can result in impaired forearm rotation. • Diaphyseal…

Key Points • The development of palmar locking plate fixation for surgical treatment for distal radius fracture (DRF) provides successful outcome. However, persistent ulnar-sided wrist pain (USWP) after healed DRF…

Key Points • Current evidences show no significant difference of clinical outcomes between patients treated with versus without additional physiotherapeutic intervention, but high-quality studies are lacking. • Patient education and…

Key Points • Essex-Lopresti injuries are frequently missed, therefore every proximal radius fracture requires at least a clinical and radiological examination of the elbow, forearm and wrist. • In case…

Key Points • Restoration of the main radiographic distal radial parameters has long been a focus of treatment in closed versus open management of distal radial fractures (DRFs). • Commonly…

Key Points • Database studies and case series suggest most ulnar fractures associated with distal radius fracture do not benefit from specific treatment. In particular, there is no advantage to…

Key Points • All fractures of the distal radius should be evaluated with a physical exam to test for concurrent instability at the distal radioulnar joint. • Radiographs that show…

Key Points • The use of bone grafts or bone graft substitutes for treatment of comminuted distal radius fractures is dictated by tradition, training, and personal experience. • The use…