title: Acute fractures of the distal radius.
abstract: Distal radius fractures commonly are sustained by athletes during competition. Typically, these are high energy injuries with severe displacement, metaphyseal comminution, and articular surface disruption. Each fracture is distinguished by its degree of articular displacement, stability, and reducibility. Management is contingent on recognition of the variable magnitude of articular disruption and skillful treatment based on specific fracture configuration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Rettig
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Raskin
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*