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Complications in the Management of Distal Radius Fractures: How Do We Avoid them?
Daniel Seigerman1, Kevin Lutsky1, Daniel Fletcher1
1Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA.
Purpose Of This Review:
Distal radius fractures are one of the most common fractures in the upper extremity. The purpose of this review is to outline common complications that may arise when caring for distal radius fractures and to describe the treatment strategies when faced with such complications.
Recent Findings:
Tendon complications are not uncommon after distal radius fractures. Recent literature highlights new plating technology for dorsal plating techniques. Moreover, new literature has outlined parameters for flexor tendon complications when using volar locking plates in an effort to avoid flexor tendon irritation and rupture. In summary, it is important to understand the various complications that can arise when treating distal radius fractures in an effort to avoid suboptimal outcomes.
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