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Arthroscopically Assisted Fixation of Intraarticular Distal Radial Fractures

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Displaced intraarticular fractures of the distal radius present a difficult challenge to the treating orthopedic surgeon. These fractures are the result of high-energy impact and are most commonly seen in the younger population. Substantial comminution often coexists with subchondral cancellous defects, leading to shortening and articular collapse with nonoperative methods of treatment.1–3 External fixation combined with percutaneous pinning has significantly improved management of these injuries.4,5 However, a large number of radial fractures exist that are unable to have their articular surface restored by ligamentotaxis alone.1,6

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  1. Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois, Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Southern Illinois, St. Mary’s-Good Samaritian Inc., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 4121 Veterans Memorial Drive, 62864, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, USA

    James C. Y. Chow M.D. (President and Founder, Director of Orthopaedics, Clinical Assistant Professor) (President and Founder, Director of Orthopaedics, Clinical Assistant Professor)

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Barbieri, R., Geissler, W.B. (2001). Arthroscopically Assisted Fixation of Intraarticular Distal Radial Fractures. In: Chow, J.C.Y. (eds) Advanced Arthroscopy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-21541-9_31

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