Distal radius fractures: evidence-based management

Principles of evidence-based management of distal radius fractures -- Epidemiology of distal radius fractures -- Surgical anatomy of the distal radius -- Biomechanics of distal radius fractures -- Radiographic parameters of distal radius fractures -- Advanced imaging in distal radius fractures -- Closed reduction and immobilization of displaced distal radius fractures -- Surgical versus conservative interventions for displaced distal radius fractures -- Predictors of instability and secondary displacement after conservatively managed distal radius fractures -- Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of distal radius fractures -- Volar, dorsal, and/or radial plating -- Comminuted articular distal radius fractures -- Extra-articular distal radius fractures with metaphyseal comminution -- Bone graft (substitutes) in distal radius fractures -- Arthroscopic-assisted treatment of distal radius fractures -- Simultaneous fractures of the distal radius and scaphoid -- Galeazzi fracture dislocations -- Diagnosis and treatment of an Essex-Lopresti injury -- Acute distal radioulnar joint instability -- Distal ulnar fractures concomitant with distal radius fractures -- Persistent ulnar-sided wrist pain after distal radius fracture -- Association between radiological and patient-reported outcomes -- Rehabilitation protocols after distal radius fracture -- Complex regional pain syndrome in distal radius fractures -- Pediatric distal radius fractures -- Pediatric forearm fractures -- Distal radius fracture fixation in the elderly -- Prevention of distal radius fractures -- Diagnosing the malunited distal radius -- Treatment of the extraarticular malunited distal radius -- Treatment of the intraarticular malunited distal radius -- Three-dimensional planning and surgical guidance of malunion correction -- Nonunion of distal radius fractures -- Tendon ruptures after distal radius fracture -- Chronic DRUJ instability after distal radius fractures -- Posttraumatic DRUJ arthritis -- Posttraumatic radiocarpal arthritis -- Wrist contracture after distal radius fractures.

Edited and authored by leading international experts, Distal Radius Fractures: Evidence-Based Management provides a state-of-the-art overview of diagnosis and management based on today's best practices. Each chapter focuses on one key issue, offering a challenging case and then questioning the reader in an engaging fashion to provide the best available evidence on each topic. Practical and easy to read, this innovative text is a useful resource for all residents, physicians and surgeons who manage fractures. Combines current best practices with the knowledge and experience of a global team of expert contributing authors, with a focus on practical use in applying the evidence. Covers need-to-know topics such as anatomy and biomechanics, diagnostic management, acute fracture management, management of pediatric and elderly fractures, and more. Includes valuable case scenarios, technical tips and tricks, and pearls and pitfalls. Features high-quality illustrations including CT scans, x-rays, and clinical photographs. Consolidates the latest evidence on distal radius fractures into one convenient resource. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.