title: [Radiological analysis of acute distal radius fractures and clinical outcomes].
abstract: Radiological analysis of acute distal radius fractures (DRF) begins with the initial AP and lateral X-ray views. A CT scan is very often indicated. In addition to the three standard planes, 3D reconstructions are mandatory. We recommend not only AP views of the distal facets of the radius but also a complete 3D view in the surgical position. The distal ulna and carpus should also be analyzed. We describe the radiological sequence and the criteria used. These criteria are recorded in the one-page PAF chart, since they all impact the treatment choice. Clinical outcomes of DRF treatment are rarely addressed in the literature. We review the most commonly used clinical scores and describe the one that we use currently.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie orthopédique main-membre supérieur, hôpital Édouard-Herriot, place d'Arsonval, 69437 Lyon cedex 03, France. Electronic address: ghmcmo@gmail.com.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Herzberg
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie orthopédique main-membre supérieur, hôpital Édouard-Herriot, place d'Arsonval, 69437 Lyon cedex 03, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Burnier
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
keywords: Analyse radiographique; Analyse tomodensitométrique; CT analysis; Clinical outcomes; Distal radius fracture; Fracture radius distal; Radiographic analysis; Score clinique; Wrist score; Évaluation clinique