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Bone Graft (Substitutes) in Distal Radius Fractures

Key Points The use of bone grafts or bone graft substitutes for treatment of comminuted distal radius fractures is dictated by tradition, training, and personal experience. The use of bone grafts (substitutes) for treatment of comminuted distal radius fractures does…

Extra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures With Metaphyseal Comminution

Key Points The mainstay treatment for displaced extra-articular distal radius fractures with limited metaphyseal comminution is closed reduction and plaster immobilization. However, not all patients benefit. Carpal alignment and coronal plane translation are less familiar parameters to surgeons but important…