title: Carpal malalignment following intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in a working population.
abstract: In a review of 52 consecutive intra-articular fractures of the wrist (mean age 41 years), 18 developed one of five carpal malalignment patterns. Seven patients developed a volar intercalated collapse pattern. Although showing some loss of motion and/or grip strength, this group remains relatively pain free on follow-up. Patients who developed dorsal translation (six cases) or a dorsal intercalated collapse pattern (one case) were the most symptomatic, with loss of grip strength, decreased range of motion and pain being prevalent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Hong Kong.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: O'Flanagan
authors.forename: F K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Ip
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Chow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular