Journal article
Intramedullary Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.), v 34(2), pp 341-346
01 Feb 2009
PMID: 19181236
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Abstract
Intramedullary fixation has recently received increased enthusiasm as an option for distal radius fracture fixation. Indications for this fracture fixation technique should be limited to predominately displaced extra-articular or simple intra-articular distal radius fractures. Intramedullary fixation permits limited soft tissue dissection and insertion of a low-profile implant that acts as an internal splint. Purported benefits include a familiar fracture fixation technique, less soft tissue irritation, and locked fixed-angle technology. Thorough understanding of the radial and dorsal approaches to the distal radius is a prerequisite. Important aspects of intramedullary fixation of distal radius fractures include proper fracture selection, good fracture reduction, protection of sensory nerves, and avoidance of inadvertent intra-articular screw placement. Relevant surgical anatomy, technique, postoperative care, and a review of complications are presented.
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- Title
- Intramedullary Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
- Creators
- Asif M. Ilyas - Temple University Hospital
- Publication Details
- The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.), v 34(2), pp 341-346
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000263134000023
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-58749096573
- Other Identifier
- 991021838147404721
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- Orthopedics
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