title: Complications of Distal Radius Fixation.
abstract: Complications following any form of distal radius fixation remain prevalent. With an armamentarium of fixation options available to practicing surgeons, familiarity with the risks of newer plate technology as it compares with other conventional methods is crucial to optimizing surgical outcome and managing patient expectations. This article presents an updated review on complications following various forms of distal radius fixation.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Medical Center East, South Tower, Suite 4200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Electronic address: dennis.lee@vanderbilt.edu.
authors.forename: Dennis S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Hand and Upper Extremity Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, Medical Center East, South Tower, Suite 3200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
authors.forename: Douglas R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Weikert
mesh_terms: D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Complications; Distal radius fracture; Tendon rupture; Tenosynovitis