Wrist Fractures and Osteoporosis.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ocl.2018.10.004.
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Abstract
Distal radial fractures account for up to 18% of all fractures in patients over 65 years of age, and osteoporosis is a predominant factor in these fractures. Fracture treatment may include closed reduction and casting/splinting, external fixation, and open reduction and internal fixation.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation
- Open Fracture Reduction
- Osteoporosis
- Radius Fractures
- Wrist Injuries
Anatomy
- wrist
- radius