The Wrist Joint

Chapter

Abstract

Distal radius fractures are common injury. This type of fractures has high potential for functional impairment and frequent complications. Risk factors include increasing age, decreased bone mineral density, female sex, white race, family history, and early menopause.

Keywords

Distal Radius Distal Radius Fracture Ulnar Styloid Decrease Bone Mineral Density Distal Radioulnar Joint 
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© Springer-Verlag London 2013

Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.M.S. Ramaiah Medical Teaching HospitalBangaloreIndia
  2. 2.Bangalore UniversityBangaloreIndia

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