title: Limited open surgical approach for external fixation of distal radius fractures.
abstract: In an effort to reduce treatment-related complications, a surgical procedure has been developed for the insertion and application of an external fixation device in the management of unstable fractures of the distal radius. Clinical experience with this device has demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing complications associated with pin insertion. The surgical technique is presented together with a case example. Results of laboratory tests corroborate our clinical experience and demonstrate the effectiveness of this technique in minimizing complications. Clinical results in 66 cases document the efficacy and safety of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Seitz
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Putnam
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Dick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery