Distal Radius Fractures

Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics: Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder

Volumn , Issue , 2005, Pages 84-101

  Jiuliano, John A ^a,b   Jupiter, Jesse ^a,c  

^a MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United States)

^b Washington Hospital Healthcare System   (United States)

^c HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EID: 49249135876     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-02769-4.50010-X     Document Type: Chapter

References (17)

1. JB Jupiter (1991) Current concepts review: fractures of the distal end of the radius. J Bone Joint Surg 73A 461-469. An excellent review of distal radius fractures.
2. DL Fernandez and JB Jupiter (1996) Fractures of the distal radius: a practical approach to management New York: Springer-Verlag A comprehensive source of information on distal radius fractures, their management, and the treatment of complications.
3. DL Fernandez and JB Jupiter (2002) Fractures of the distal radius: a practical approach to management ed 2 New York: Springer-Verlag This update discusses newer concepts, including modern bone grafting options, radiocarpal fracture-dislocations, malunions, and DRUJ injuries and their treatment.
4. TE Trumble (2000) Principles of hand surgery and therapy Philadelphia: WB Saunders Chapter 7 is an excellent overview of distal radius fractures and describes their rehabilitation. It concludes with a discussion of malunions and their treatment.
5. MA Katz, PK Beredjiklian, DJ Bozentka and DR Steinberg (2001) Computed tomography scanning of intra-articular distal radius fractures: does it influence treatment? J Hand Surg 26A 415-421. Compared to plain x-ray films, CT scanning resulted in increased accuracy and interobserver reliability in fracture assessment, leading to changes in proposed treatment plans.
6. JB Jupiter and D Ring (1996) A comparison of early and late reconstruction of malunited fractures of the distal end of the radius. J Bone Joint Surg 78A 739-748. The results of early and late reconstruction of distal radius malunions are comparable. Early reconstruction is technically easier and reduces the overall period of disability.
7. D Ring and JB Jupiter (1999) Operative exposure of fractures of the distal radius. Techniques Hand Upper Extremity Surg 3 259-264. An excellent technique guide for exposures of the distal radius.
8. TE Trumble, W Wagner, DP Hanel, et al. (1998) Intrafocal (Kapandji) pinning of distal radius fractures with and without external fixation. J Hand Surg [Am] 23 381-394. When two or more sides of the radial metaphysis were comminuted, patients with external fixation and pinning had better results than patients with intrafocal pinning alone.
9. H Gellmen (1998) Fractures of the distal radius. H Gellman (Eds) Fractures of the distal radius American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Homograph Series 1-36. A general overview of distal radius fractures. It also discusses outcome and prognosis and describes complications of the injury.
10. JB Jupiter and D Ring (1998) Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the distal radius. H Gellman (Eds) Fractures of the distal radius American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Monograph Series 37-53. Summarizes the indications for and surgical approaches to the distal radius. It describes fracture types, their treatment, postoperative rehabilitation, and complications.
11. AL Ladd and NB Pliam (1999) Use of bone-graft substitutes in distal radius fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 7 279-290. This study describes the present bone graft substitutes available for distal radius fractures. It describes each product's indications for use and its composition.
12. TE Trumble, RW Culp, DP Hanel, et al. (1998) Intra-articular fractures of the distal aspect of the radius. Instructional course lecture of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. J Bone Joint Surg 80 582-600. A comprehensive discussion of intraarticular distal radius fractures.
13. JB Jupiter, DL Fernandez, TL Whipple and RR Richards (1998) Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius: contemporary perspectives. WB Cannon, Jr (Eds) Instructional course lectures 47 Rosemont: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons A discussion of the treatment of distal radius fractures based upon the classification of Fernandez. DRUJ disorders also are addressed.
14. JL Knirk and JB Jupiter (1986) Intra-articular fractures of the distal end of the radius in young adults. J Bone Joint Surg 68A 647-659. Accurate articular restoration was the most critical factor in achieving a successful result. Arthritis was noted in 91% that healed with residual incongruity of the radiocarpal joint. Arthritis developed in only 11% that healed with a congruous joint.
15. JB Jupiter and DL Fernandez (2001) Complications following distal radial fractures. J Bone Joint Surg 83A(8), 1244-1265. Malunion and osteotomy of the distal radius is described. A superb discussion covers the management of associated DRUJ disorders in detail.
16. PM Simic and JA Weiland (2003) Fractures of the distal aspect of the radius: changes in treatment over the past two decades. J Bone Joint Surg 85A 552-564. Reviews significant advances in the treatment of distal radius fractures of the last 20 years. Treatment options and complications are covered.
17. JL Orbay and DL Fernandez (2002) Volar fixation for dorsally displaced fractures of the distal radius: a preliminary report. J Hand Surg 27A 205-215. The combination of stable internal fixation with preservation of the dorsal soft tissues resulted in rapid fracture healing, reduced need for bone grafting, and a low incidence of tendon problems.