title: An Asian perspective on the management of distal radius fractures.
abstract: There is limited data regarding the epidemiology, pathology, and management of distal radius fractures from centers in Asia. The advanced economies in Asia include Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, whereas the prominent emerging economies are China, India, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. This article examines the available epidemiological data from Asia, compares the management of distal radius fractures in the advanced and emerging Asian economies and how they compare with the current management in the west. It concludes by offering solutions for improving outcomes of distal radius fractures in Asia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, Level 11, NUHS Tower Block, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore. sandeepsebastin@gmail.com
authors.forename: Sandeep J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Sebastin
authors.forename: Kevin C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Chung
mesh_terms: D001210:Asia, Southeastern / Q000453:epidemiology; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005202:Asia, Eastern / Q000453:epidemiology; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional / Q000266:history; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*