Complications of distal radius fractures.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Fractures occur at the distal end of the radius more frequently than at any other location. The reported complication rates of distal radius fractures in the literature vary from 6% to 80%. Complications may occur from the fracture or its treatment. This article reviews complications caused by distal radius fractures and their treatment. Complications are divided chronologically into immediate, early (less than 6 weeks), and late (greater than 6 weeks).
Anatomy
- radius