Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius (IFDR) represent high energy, complex, unstable injuries, and account for approximately one-sixth of the fractures observed in emergency rooms. 1,2 The ...

Under regional anesthesia, one or two offset pins are inserted into each bony fragment. To avoid damage to the extensor tendon in a closed fracture, the skin is perforated first and the tendon is ...

Using a hinged external fixator improves postoperative function in patients treated for high-energy tibial plateau fractures, a prospective study shows. “The Compass Knee Hinge (Smith & Nephew) ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON – Despite a growing trend toward open reduction and internal fixation of unstable distal radius ...

An external pelvic fixator is a surgical procedure that stabilizes a broken hip or pelvic bone. A surgeon will use small screws, pins, and carbon fiber bars to stabilize the fracture. Doctors may use ...

Casting is non-inferior to surgery for stress test unstable lateral malleolus fractures Fractures of the ankle that remain ...

, University of Cruz Alta, RS Brazil; , and , University of West Virginia, Morgantown, WVa; , and , Brazil. Although results of studies employing external fixation are quite good, successful ...