title: [Advantages and disadvantages of various kinds of anesthesia in reposition of distal radius fracture].
abstract: The fundamental differences of general anesthesia and somatic blockade have to be considered. When selecting the method of anesthesia to reduce distal fractures of the radius. Brachial plexus block and local anesthesia within the therapeutic dose of the drug leave vital centers intact and metabolism undisturbed. Somatic blockade can be applied without further investigations when urgency is indicated. If an anesthesiologist is not present, the surgeon can apply the method. Experience reduces the rate of drawbacks.
authors.affiliation: Katharinenhospital Stuttgart.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Holz
mesh_terms: D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D003100:Colles' Fracture / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000628:therapy*