title: Fixation of unstable distal radius fractures with intrafocal pins and trans-styloid augmentation: a retrospective review and radiographic analysis.
abstract: Our technique of intrafocal pinning with trans-styloid augmentation is highly effective in treating unstable distal radius fractures. In addition, our technique is safe and has a minimal number of complications. Although patients who are over age 65 may require additional rehabilitation after fracture healing, their ultimate outcomes will be satisfactory. Our technique restores radiographic parameters, provides excellent fracture reduction, and, most important, leads to good functional outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Ohio, Toledo 43614, USA. nebraheim@mco.edu
authors.forename: Nabil A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Ebraheim
authors.forename: Syed S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: Nicholas K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Gove
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*