Study population: adult (>18 years) (independent in activities of daily living) patients with a non/minimal displaced distal radius fracture (dorsal angulation <15°, volar tilt <20°, radial ...

This study will be conducted as a prospective randomized clinical trial (see Figures 1 and 2) in which three weeks of plaster cast immobilization is compared with five weeks of plaster cast ...

Intense pain in the fracture area, usually aggravated by movement. · Swelling: Fast swelling around the affected area. · Bruising: Darkening of the skin caused by blood under the surface. · Deformity: ...

A forearm fracture occurs when there is a fracture of one or both of the bones of the forearm. The two bones of the forearm are the radius and the ulna. Both bones are important for proper motion of ...

A Kirschner wire (also called a K-wire) is a thin metallic wire or pin that can be used to stabilize bone fragments. These wires can be drilled through the bone to hold the fragments in place. They ...

degree of fracture angulation and NH grade of fracture displacement at final follow-up, complications of treatment (such as infection and need for reoperation), and shoulder strength and range of ...