Fractures of distal radius: an overview

Sanjay Meena, Pankaj Sharma, Abhishek Kumar Sambharia, Ashok Dawar, Sanjay Meena, Pankaj Sharma, Abhishek Kumar Sambharia, Ashok Dawar

Abstract

Fractures of distal radius account for up to 20% of all fractures treated in emergency department. Initial assessment includes a history of mechanism of injury, associated injury and appropriate radiological evaluation. Treatment options include conservative management, internal fixation with pins, bridging and non-bridging external fixation, dorsal or volar plating with/without arthroscopy assistance. However, many questions regarding these fractures remain unanswered and good prospective randomized trials are needed.

Keywords: Barton; Colles’ fracture; distal radius fracture; volar; volar barton.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Various tilts and angles at distal radius and ulnar articular surface

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