Distal radius fractures : evidence-based management

-- Introduction -- Principles of Evidence-Based Management of Distal Radius Fractures -- Using Evidence to Manage Distal Radius Fractures -- Anatomy and Biomechanics
-- Epidemiology -- Osseous and Ligamentous Anatomy of the Distal Radius -- Biomechanics of DRF -- Diagnostic Management -- Radiographic Parameters and Classifications -- Role of Advanced Imaging -- Acute Fracture Management -- Closed reduction of displaced DRF -- Surgical versus conservative interventions for Displaced Distal Radius Fractures
-- Predictors of Instability and secondary dislocation of conservatively treated DRF -- Plating versus Percutaneous Kirschner Wires for simple DRF -- Volar plating versus Dorsal plating
-- Comminuted articular DRF -- Comminuted metaphyseal DRF -- Bone graft substitutes -- Arthroscopic-assisted treatment of DRF -- Simultaneous Fractures of the Distal Radius and Scaphoid
-- Galeazzi Fracture Dislocations -- Essex Lopresti Fracture Dislocations -- Acute DRUJ Instability -- Concomitant ulnar styloid fractures -- Persistent Ulnar Sided pain after DRF -- Association Between Radiological and Patient-Reported Outcomes
-- Rehabilitation -- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome -- Pediatric Fracture Management -- Pediatric DRF -- Pediatric Forearm Fractures -- Elderly Fracture Management
-- Fracture Fixation in the Elderly -- Prevention of DRF -- Malunion and Nonunion -- Diagnosing the Malunited Distal Radius -- Treatment of the Extra-articular Malunited Distal Radius -- Treatment of the Intra-articular Malunited Distal Radius -- Corrective Osteotomy of Distal Radius Malunion -- Three-Dimensional Planning and surgical guidance of Malunion Correction -- Nonunion -- Posttraumatic Arthritis and Complications -- Tendon ruptures after DRF -- Chronic DRUJ Instability -- Posttraumatic DRUJ Arthritis -- Posttraumatic RSL Arthritis
-- Wrist contracture

Edited and authored by leading international experts, Distal Radius Fractures: Evidence-Based Management provides a state-of-the-art overview of diagnosis and management based on today’s best practices. Each chapter focuses on one key issue, offering a challenging case and then questioning the reader in an engaging fashion to provide the best available evidence on each topic. Practical and easy to read, this innovative text is a useful resource for all residents, physicians and surgeons who manage fractures.

Key Features
Combines current best practices with the knowledge and experience of a global team of expert contributing authors, with a focus on practical use in applying the evidence.

Covers need-to-know topics such as anatomy and biomechanics, diagnostic management, acute fracture management, management of pediatric and elderly fractures, and more.

Includes valuable case scenarios, technical tips and tricks, and pearls and pitfalls.

Features high-quality illustrations including CT scans, x-rays, and clinical photographs.

Consolidates the latest evidence on distal radius fractures into one convenient resource.

Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.