Step, shift, short - a simple treatment algorithm for the initial management of distal radial fractures.
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Abstract
Distal radial fractures are common, but questions remain regarding their optimum management. We describe a simple three-step management algorithm based around assessment and treatment of articular step, alignment, and length.
Medical subject headings
- Humans
- Radius Fractures/surgery
- Radius Fractures/therapy
- Radius Fractures/diagnostic imaging
- Algorithms
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
Anatomy
- radius