A true lateral X-ray of the carpus to assess distal radial-ulnar joint alignment is recommended after reduction of any displaced distal radius fracture. For distal radius fractures with post ...

Children with distal radius fractures face some of the same complications as adults, including malunion, compartment syndrome and acute carpal tunnel syndrome, but these complications are much rarer.

An x-ray is very useful in diagnosing a DRUJ injury and causes over 2 mm widening of the radial ulnar joint (the joint between the radius and the ulna). On the lateral x-ray displaced more ...

From 2010 to 2022, 12% of patients in a U.S. database underwent delayed surgery for distal radius fractures. Smoking status, comorbidities, insurance type and geographic region were associated ...

Distal radius fractures is the most common fracture in childhood. [1] Most of these fractures are treated conservatively in a plaster and complications are rare. Although these fractures generally ...