title: Non-spanning external fixation of the distal radius.
abstract: Non-spanning external fixation of the distal radius is a simple, reliable, and noninvasive technique to restore the anatomy in unstable extra-articular or minimal articular fractures of the distal radius. Rehabilitation is faster and more complete than with other comparable techniques. It is also a successful technique for stabilization of corrective osteotomy of the distal radius formal union.
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 4SU, UK. mmcqueen@staffmail.ed.ac.uk
authors.forename: Margaret M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: McQueen
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011884:Radius / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*