10.1055/b-0039-169260 20 Distal Radius Fracture in the ElderlyRohit Arora, Markus Gabl Abstract Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are typical fractures seen in relatively fit persons with osteoporotic bone. Considering the increasing…
10.1055/b-0039-169261 21 Extra-articular MalunionKarl-Josef Prommersberger Abstract Extra-articular malunion is still a common complication of the distal radius fractures (DRF). Also, not all nonanatomically aligned DRFs lead to a poor clinical…
10.1055/b-0039-169255 15 Management of Wrist Open Fractures and Bone DefectsRames Mattar Junior, Emygdio Jose Leomil de Paula, Luciano Ruiz Torres, Tiago Guedes da Motta Mattar, Gustavo Bersani Silva Abstract Open…
10.1055/b-0039-169258 18 Distal Ulna FracturesChristopher Klifto, David Ruch Abstract Distal ulna fractures are often encountered in conjunction with distal radius fractures and can result in poor outcomes if not treated….
10.1055/b-0039-169252 12 Anterior Rim FracturesJorge L. Orbay, Gabriel Pertierra Abstract The volar marginal fragment (VMF) originates from the volar rim of the radius’s lunate fossa. Though recorded incidence is low,…
10.1055/b-0039-169244 4 Distal Radius Fracture: The EvidenceTracy Webber, Tamara D. Rozental Abstract Distal radius fractures are common injuries and, as such, a large number of studies focusing on both nonoperative…
10.1055/b-0039-169242 2 Radiology of the Fractured RadiusMark Ross, Patrick Groarke Abstract This chapter provides guidelines for the radiographic assessment of distal radius fractures. We discuss plain radiographic parameters and their…
10.1055/b-0039-169241 1 Anatomy of the FractureSimon MacLean, Gregory Bain Abstract This chapter discusses the importance of the anatomy of distal radius in relation to fracture. First, we describe the microanatomy…
10.1055/b-0039-169248 8 Intramedullary DevicesStephanie Malliaris, Scott Wolfe Abstract Intramedullary (IM) fixation can be an elegant and effective method for fixation of appropriately selected distal radius fractures. There are multiple types…
10.1055/b-0039-169247 7 Volar Locking Plates: Basic ConceptsHermann Krimmer Abstract Volar locking plates nowadays are mainly used for fixation of distal radius fractures. Multidirectional locking is preferable as it offers the…
