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==Background==
==Background==
*Dorsal or volar rim fx
*Dorsal or volar rim fx of the distal radius
*Often is fx-dislocation or subluxation because carpus is displaced in direction of the fx
*Often is fx-dislocation or subluxation because carpus is displaced in direction of the fx



Revisión del 18:44 29 mar 2015

Background

  • Dorsal or volar rim fx of the distal radius
  • Often is fx-dislocation or subluxation because carpus is displaced in direction of the fx

Imaging

  • PA
    • Communiuted fx of distal radial metaphysis
  • Lateral
    • Intra-articular fx of volar or dorsal rim of radius

Differential Diagnosis

Distal radius fractures

Distal radius fracture eponyms

Eponyms Description
Barton's Fracture-dislocation of radiocarpal joint (with intra-articular fracture involving the volar or dorsal lip)
Chauffer's Fracture of radial styloid
Colles' Dorsally displaced, extra-articular fracture
Die-punch Depressed fracture of the lunate fossa (articular surface)
Smith's Volar displaced, extra-articular fracture

Management

  • Minimally displaced: sugar tong splint and ortho referral
  • Unstable requires ORIF
    • >50% of radial articular surface
    • Accompanying carpal subluxation

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli