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Distal radius fractures: emergency department evaluation and management
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Distal radius fractures: emergency department evaluation and management

Eric M Padegimas and Asif M Ilyas
The Orthopedic clinics of North America, v 46(2), pp 259-270
01 Apr 2015
PMID: 25771320

Abstract

Disease Management Emergency Service, Hospital Humans Radius Fractures - therapy
Musculoskeletal injuries are the second most common cause of presentation to emergency departments. Distal radius fractures are an especially common injury pattern that often require evaluation and fracture management in an emergency department. This article reviews the evaluation of distal radius fractures including physical examination and radiographic review. Also discussed is management of distal radius fractures including splinting in the setting of an emergency department consultation.

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