Treatment goals for distal radius fractures in 2018: recommendations and practical advice

The goals of distal radius fracture treatment in patients above 65 years of age would not change over time if the fracture were the only factor to consider. However, people change, and fixation methods also change. Since this fracture heals in nearly every case and volar plates have eliminated the w...

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Published in:European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology 2018-12, Vol.28 (8), p.1465-1468
Main Authors: Loisel, F., Bourgeois, M., Rondot, T., Nallet, J., Boeckstins, M., Rochet, S., Leclerc, G., Obert, L., Lepage, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Closed Fracture Reduction - methods
Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
Fracture Healing
Fractures
General Review • WRIST - FRACTURES
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - epidemiology
Patient Selection
Prognosis
Radius - injuries
Radius - pathology
Radius Fractures - diagnosis
Radius Fractures - epidemiology
Radius Fractures - etiology
Radius Fractures - therapy
Risk Adjustment - methods
Surgical Orthopedics
Traumatic Surgery
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Summary:The goals of distal radius fracture treatment in patients above 65 years of age would not change over time if the fracture were the only factor to consider. However, people change, and fixation methods also change. Since this fracture heals in nearly every case and volar plates have eliminated the worry of malunion, we are left with two main goals. In active patients with weakened bones, the aim is to help them regain their quality of life as quickly as possible while avoiding iatrogenic conditions. This compromise is possible because of new tools—but at what price?
ISSN:1633-8065
1432-1068
DOI:10.1007/s00590-018-2196-9