Distal Radius

Distal Radius. PDF file• fractures through the distal metaphysis of the radius • may involve articular surface (50%) • often involve the ulnar styloid • often result from a fall on the outstretched hand • forced extension of the carpus • impact loading of the distal radius • bimodal old low energy younger high energy • associated injuries may accompany distal radius.

Malunion of the bone and continued deformityResidual pain and stiffnessCompromised function or strength in the hand or wristPosttraumatic arthritis in the wrist (particularly with intraarticular fractures)Injuries to nerves tendons other soft tissuesPinsite or incision infections.

Fractures of Distal Radius: An Overview

It is uniquely designed to allow wrist motion and forearm rotation The end closest to the hand ( distal radius) is especially susceptible to breaking because it composes approximately 80% of the wrist joint surface and bears nearly the full weight load when a person outstretches the hand prevent injury during a fall.

Distal Radius Fractures Trauma Orthobullets

Distal Radius Anatomy The distal radius articular surface is biconcave which contains the scaphoid and lunate facets The radius articulates with ulna at sigmoid notch forming the Distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) Lister tubercle it’s a small dorsal prominence (a landmark for dorsal approach to wrist).

Distal Radius Fractures SimcoeMuskoka

Distal radius fractures are one of the most common injuries encountered in orthopedic practice They make up 8%−15% of all bony injuries in adults Abraham Colles is credited with description of the most common fracture pattern affecting distal end radius in 1814 and is classically named after him Colles’ fracture specifically is defined as metaphyseal injury of corticocancellous .