Marked initial displacement predicts complications in physeal fractures of the distal radius - An analysis of fracture characteristics, primary treatment and complications in 109 patients - UTU Research Portal

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Marked initial displacement predicts complications in physeal fractures of the distal radius - An analysis of fracture characteristics, primary treatment and complications in 109 patients

Authors: Nietosvaara Y, Hasler C, Helenius I, Cundy P

Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

Publication year: 2005

Journal:: Acta Orthopaedica

Journal name in source: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA

Journal acronym: ACTA ORTHOP

Volume: 76

Issue: 6

First page : 873

Last page: 877

Number of pages: 5

ISSN: 1745-3674

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17453670510045525

Abstract

Interpretation The risk of an acute carpal tunnel syndrome should be remembered in patients with marked primary displacement of the fracture. To avoid redislocation, pin fixation of the fracture in patients close to skeletal maturity should be considered if there is a marked initial malposition of the fracture, or if fully anatomic reduction cannot be achieved.