Journal article
The Effect of Osteoporosis on Healing of Distal Radius Fragility Fractures
The Orthopedic clinics of North America, v 46(4), pp 541-549
01 Oct 2015
PMID: 26410642
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Abstract
Although the decision for operative versus nonoperative treatment of distal radius fractures remains subjective and is performed on a case-by-case basis, evaluation and treatment of patients with concomitant osteoporosis requires understanding of the behavior of this injury as a distinct subset of distal radius fractures. Age, infirmity, and osteoporosis affect every aspect of the fracture. Understanding what makes these fractures unique assists surgeons in more effective and efficient treatment. The authors present the current understanding of osteoporotic fragility fractures of the distal radius, focusing on epidemiology, biomechanics of bone healing, and its implication on strategies for management.
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- Title
- The Effect of Osteoporosis on Healing of Distal Radius Fragility Fractures
- Creators
- Jacob Tulipan - Thomas Jefferson UniversityChristopher M. Jones - Rothman InstituteAsif M. Ilyas - Rothman Institute
- Publication Details
- The Orthopedic clinics of North America, v 46(4), pp 541-549
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000363708900014
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84942191873
- Other Identifier
- 991021838281304721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Orthopedics