Dorsal approach to the distal radius

Maximino J. Brambila, Patrick Owens

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

Abstract

This chapter describes in detail the surgical steps involved in dorsal approach to the distal radius for treatment of displaced, comminuted, intra-articular or extra-articular distal radius fractures. Details of dorsal sparing capsulotomy, articular reduction, and fixation of distal radius are discussed. Indications, preoperative markings, surgical steps, postoperative care, operative dictation, and suggested readings are included.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOperative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages399-401
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9783319406312
ISBN (Print)9783319406299
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • Colle’s
  • Comminuted
  • Distal
  • Dorsal
  • Extra-articular
  • Fracture
  • Intra-articular
  • Radius
  • Smith’s

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

Access to Document

Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Dorsal approach to the distal radius'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    • Cite this

    Brambila, M. J., & Owens, P. (2016). Dorsal approach to the distal radius. In Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (pp. 399-401). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_97