title: [Distal fracture of the radius].
abstract: The distal radius is the most common site of a fracture. The type of fracture presenting, stability/instability and concomitant injuries are the factors that determine whether the fracture should be treated conservatively or surgically. Possible sequelae include a dystrophy syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Zentrum für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie Klinik Perlach der Kliniken Pasing und Perlach GmbH, Müchen. pd.andress@kkh-perlach.de
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Andress
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014955:Wrist Joint