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  • Title: [Differentiated therapy of distal radius fracture].
    Author: Kienle KH, Bindl G, Holz U.
    Journal: Aktuelle Traumatol; 1989 Feb; 19(1):11-6. PubMed ID: 2565649.
    Abstract:
    The fracture of the distal radius loco typico is one of the most frequently occurring fractures. This article presents types of fractures, in particular Colles', Smith's, Barton's and multiple-fragment's fractures. Conservative and operative treatment is described, as well as problems related to the different procedures. Besides fracture retention by plaster splint or cast, Besides fracture retention by plaster splint or cast, transcutaneous osteosynthesis by Kirschner wire, lag screws, osteosynthesis by buttress plate and the use of the external fixator are described as examples of operative therapeutics.
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