Distal Radius Fractures: Current Concepts

Despite the frequency of distal radius fractures, the optimal treatment remains without consensus opinion. A trend toward increased distal radius fracture open reduction and internal fixation has been identified, with biomechanical and clinical studies suggesting treatment advantages of certain fixation methods over others. Well-controlled patient trials are still missing to lend objective findings to management algorithms. This article reviews the literature over the past 5 years to guide our management regarding this common upper-extremity injury. (J Hand Surg 2012;37A:1718-1725. Copyright (C) 2012 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. All rights reserved.)