Key Points Malunion is the most common complication following a distal radius fracture. Restoration of anatomy is a key factor in obtaining good functional outcome, but this can be technically challenging. Next to radiographs and CT-scans, three-dimensional (3D) visualization and…
Key Points Intraarticular malunion following distal radius fracture (DRF) leads to radiographic arthritis, but the effect on functional outcome is not well understood. Evidence evaluating operative and nonoperative treatment of intraarticular malunion is of low quality. Some small, retrospective case…
Key Points The relationship between malunion and functional outcome following distal radius fracture (DRF) is not well understood. Some patients tolerate malunion well, whereas others have poor functional outcome. Evidence evaluating operative and nonoperative treatment of extraarticular malunion is largely…
Key Points The diagnosis of a malunited distal radius fracture (DRF) must take into account both clinical symptoms and radiographic findings Standard radiographs of both the affected and contralateral wrist are usually sufficient to diagnose distal radius malunions, but CT…
Key Points Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are common in patients’ aged 50 and older, typically resulting from a low energy mechanism such as a fall from standing height. DRFs in this population offer an opportunity to identify patients with a…
Key Points Epidemiology: Fractures of the distal radius are the most common upper extremity fracture sustained in the elderly population. The incidence of these fractures is expected to increase in the future with increasing cost to the healthcare system. Nonsurgical…
Key Points Accept only minor fracture displacement in diaphyseal forearm fractures because the remodeling capacity is low and even mild malunion can result in impaired forearm rotation. Diaphyseal forearm fractures that are stable after reduction can be treated nonoperatively with…
Key Points Treatment of pediatric distal radius fractures (DRFs) is challenging because of possible involvement of the physis and the remodeling capacity by growth. Young children with a fracture close to the most active distal physis angulated in the sagittal…
Key Points Diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is challenging and remains a hot topic of debate as despite decades of research, the etiology remains entirely unclear. Recent randomized controlled trials have questioned the role of vitamin C as…
Key Points Current evidences show no significant difference of clinical outcomes between patients treated with versus without additional physiotherapeutic intervention, but high-quality studies are lacking. Patient education and exercise (so-called home exercise program) seems sufficient after distal radius fracture (DRF)…