Factors affecting functional outcome of displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures

J Hand Surg Am · 1994 · Classic · cited 574 times

Thomas E. Trumble, Susan R. Schmitt, Nicholas B. Vedder

Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195

Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Trauma

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONIn 43 surgically treated displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures, outcomes worsened with greater comminution (fragment count correlated best), and better restoration of articular step-off, gap, and radial length predicted better function.

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