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[Management of complex distal radius fractures]
D A Rikli1, P Regazzoni, R Babst
1Kantonsspital, Chirurgie A, Lucerne, Switzerland. daniel.rikli@ksl.ch
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 30, 2004
Abstract:
Complex injuries of the distal radius can be associated with articular comminution, severe soft tissue injury, large metaphyseal and/or diaphyseal bone defects, carpal ligament tears or its combinations. We recommend a standardized three step approach for the management of these severe injuries: external fixation as an emergency procedure; treatment of soft tissue damage and further diagnostics as needed; definitive adapted operative therapy after thorough analysis of the specific injury.