18 Distal Ulna Fractures
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….
12 Anterior Rim Fractures
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,…
4 Distal Radius Fracture: The Evidence
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…
2 Radiology of the Fractured Radius
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…
1 Anatomy of the Fracture
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…
8 Intramedullary Devices
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…
7 Volar Locking Plates: Basic Concepts
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…
6 Is There a Role for External Fixation with or without Kirschner Wires?
10.1055/b-0039-169246 6 Is There a Role for External Fixation with or without Kirschner Wires?Frédéric Schuind Abstract The best indication of distal radius external fixation is the highly comminuted fracture, operated…
5 Orthopaedic Treatment: When?
10.1055/b-0039-169245 5 Orthopaedic Treatment: When?David Warwick, Oliver Townsend Abstract Although there are many ways to treat distal radius fractures (DRFs), the majority of DRFs can be managed nonoperatively. The distal…
3 Patient–Accident–Fracture Classification of Acute Distal Radius Fractures in Adults
10.1055/b-0039-169243 3 Patient–Accident–Fracture Classification of Acute Distal Radius Fractures in AdultsGuillaume Herzberg, Thais Galissard, Marion Burnier Abstract The patient–accident–fracture (PAF) classification of acute distal radius fractures (DRF) in adults was…
