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Surgical Techniques for Managing Complex Distal Radius Fractures: A Technical Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Fractures of the distal radius are common injuries and may result from high-energy or low-energy trauma. Treatment options include non-surgical and surgical management, and although high-level evidence does not support surgical management for all of these fractures, there is a clear increasing trend in plate fixation for fractures of the distal radius. Where there is an indication to manage these surgically, open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures is a core surgical skill that most trauma surgeons possess. However, some of these fractures may present in complex or atypical patterns. We present our experience with such cases and a stepwise surgical technical note with several tips on managing specific components of these complex fractures.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.107139

Authors: Angelos Assiotis, Adam Rumian, Nikolaos P Sachinis, Harpal S Uppal

Institutions: Lister Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, G. Papanikolaou General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7154629540

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