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. 2014 Oct-Dec;3(4):325-32.
doi: 10.4103/2249-4863.148101.

Fractures of distal radius: an overview

Sanjay Meena  1 , Pankaj Sharma  1 , Abhishek Kumar Sambharia  2 , Ashok Dawar  3
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Fractures of distal radius: an overview

Sanjay Meena et al. J Family Med Prim Care. 2014 Oct-Dec.

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.

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Figures

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Figure 1
Various tilts and angles at distal radius and ulnar articular surface
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