title: Shoehorn technique for reduction of distal radius fracture: a technical note.
abstract: We describe a minimally invasive technique for reducing a fracture of the distal radius after closed reduction has failed. Being able to disimpact, distract, and translate the distal fracture fragment--using a small, intrafocally placed periosteal elevator as a lever--can make formal open reduction unnecessary for such fractures. Soft-tissue dissection and bone devascularization can be minimized with use of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Parkway Regional Medical Center, North Miami Beach, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Jared P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Salinsky
authors.forename: Shital N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Parikh
authors.forename: Eric J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Wall
mesh_terms: D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016683:Supine Position; D013525:Surgical Instruments