Distal Forearm Fracture Open Reduction-Internal Fixation: Sonographic Detection of Hardware Malalignment and

Tara A Morgan1, Samantha L Piper2, Lisa L Lattanza2

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.

Summary

Musculoskeletal sonography can detect subtle hardware complications and tendon injuries after distal radius fracture fixation, even when X-rays appear normal. This imaging technique aids in timely diagnosis and treatment of post-operative pain.