Nonunion of the distal radius.
Distal radius nonunion is either more common or more commonly recognized. The success of operative treatment to gain union seems to have improved along with improvements in operative fixation of fractures of the distal radius. Operative treatment to gain union or arthrodese the wrist can improve function and comfort with relatively few complications.
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Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Yawkee Center, Suite 2100, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. dring@partners.org
D001174:Arthrodesis; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery