Open reduction and plate fixation of dorsally displaced fractures of the distal radius: Surgical technique, clinical and radiological outcome

Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 56-60

  Hems, T E J ^a   Rooney, B ^a  

^a VICTORIA INFIRMARY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Distal radius; Fracture; Plate fixation

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; BONE PLATE; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; OSTEOSYNTHESIS; RADIOGRAPHY; RADIUS FRACTURE; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; BONE PLATES; FEMALE; FRACTURE FIXATION, INTERNAL; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; RADIUS FRACTURES; TREATMENT OUTCOME; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 76049085053     PISSN: 17531934     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1753193409106178     Document Type: Article

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