title: [Diagnosis and treatment of radiocarpal fracture dislocations].
abstract: In contrast to the common intra- or extra-articular fractures of the distal radius, radiocarpal fracture dislocations are rare injuries. Concerning this issue, only a small number of publications can be found. Nevertheless, it is important to be informed about this injury since prompt operative treatment is often required and immobilization alone will not be sufficient. Sometimes, radiocarpal fracture dislocations are combined with carpal injuries. In such cases, both the radiocarpal dislocation and carpal injury have to be treated. Diagnostic difficulties can lead to misinterpretation or underdiagnosis. Insufficient reduction and fixation may result in joint incongruity and subsequent osteoarthritis. Reconstruction of the radiocarpal ligaments is a substantial part of operative treatment.
authors: Schwerpunkt Unfallchirurgie, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Straße 23, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland. Oliver.Weber@ukb.uni-bonn.de
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