ARTHROSCOPIC REDUCTION AND INTERNAL-FIXATION OF DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES

Despite recent advances in the treatment of complex distal radius frac tures, problems of stiffness, carpal instability, and posttraumatic ar thritis remain in a significant number of cases. Associated soft-tissu e and ligamentous injuries are being recognized with increasing freque ncy. Arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation not only allow for a natomic reduction of the distal radius fracture with minimal surgical trauma, but provides a valid diagnostic and treatment alternative for the often missed associated injuries.