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…
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…
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…
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…
