Wrist Fractures and Osteoporosis.

Wu, John C; Strickland, Carson D; Chambers, James S · Orthop Clin North Am · 2019

review · Level V

Where this comes from

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

Anatomy