title: Arthroscopic management of distal radius fractures.
abstract: Arthroscopy has the advantage of providing a direct and accurate assessment of the articular surfaces and detecting the presence of injuries associated with distal radius fractures. Current indications, although numerous and potentially expanding, also are controversial. This report presents a global view of the current status of arthroscopy in the management of distal radius fractures. The rationale of arthroscopic treatment, the available evidence, and finally the diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. ewiesler@wfubmc.edu <ewiesler@wfubmc.edu>
authors.forename: Ethan R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Wiesler
authors.forename: George D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Chloros
authors.forename: Mahir
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mahirogullari
authors.forename: Gary R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Kuzma
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D051478:Triangular Fibrocartilage / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery