| Literature DB >> 30850079 |
John C Wu1, Carson D Strickland2, James S Chambers2.
Abstract
Distal radial fractures account for up to 18% of all fractures in patients over 65 years of age, and osteoporosis is a predominant factor in these fractures. Fracture treatment may include closed reduction and casting/splinting, external fixation, and open reduction and internal fixation.Entities:
Keywords: Elderly patients; Osteoporosis; Outcomes; Treatment options; Wrist fracture
Mesh:
Year: 2019 PMID: 30850079 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2018.10.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Orthop Clin North Am ISSN: 0030-5898 Impact factor: 2.472