Distill radios fractures

Citation
D. Rikli et P. Regazzoni, Distill radios fractures, SCHW MED WO, 129(20), 1999, pp. 776-785
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SCHWEIZERISCHE MEDIZINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
ISSN journal
00367672 → ACNP
Volume
129
Issue
20
Year of publication
1999
Pages
776 - 785
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-7672(19990522)129:20<776:DRF>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Fractures of the distal end of the radius are the most common fractures in humans. The variants of type of fracture and associated injuries are numero us, depending on the mechanism of injury, the amount of energy absorbed and the quality of the bone. Treatment concepts evolve as our understanding of the physiopathology of this heterogeneous group of injuries increases. It is now commonly accepted that extraarticular anatomy and joint congruency, as well as ligamentous integrity, should be restored to obtain a good funct ional result. This paper provides an overview of current knowledge and disc usses possible future trends.