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. 2010 Feb;26(1):85-96.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2009.08.005.

Complications of distal radius fractures

Robert G Turner  1 , Kenneth J Faber, George S Athwal
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Complications of distal radius fractures

Robert G Turner et al. Hand Clin. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Fractures occur at the distal end of the radius more frequently than at any other location. The reported complication rates of distal radius fractures in the literature vary from 6% to 80%. Complications may occur from the fracture or its treatment. This article reviews complications caused by distal radius fractures and their treatment. Complications are divided chronologically into immediate, early (less than 6 weeks), and late (greater than 6 weeks).

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  • Complications of distal radius fractures.
    Turner RG, Faber KJ, Athwal GS. Turner RG, et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2007 Apr;38(2):217-28, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2007.02.002. Orthop Clin North Am. 2007. PMID: 17560404 Review.

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