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ArticleDer Unfallchirurg2014

[Fractures of the distal radius].

J M Rueger, M J Hartel, A H Ruecker, M Hoffmann

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Article in Der Unfallchirurg, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8citing papers in PubMed
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 26% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Trial
  2. [Diagnostics and classification of distal radius fractures].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024
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  3. Observational
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  5. Article
  6. [Distal radius fractures : Current treatment concepts and controversies].Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen · 2018
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

J M RuegerKlinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland, rueger@uke.de.
M J Hartel
A H Ruecker
M Hoffmann
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf · DEInstitut für Berufliche Aus- und Fortbildung · DEMartini-Klinik · DE

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The most prevalent fractures managed by trauma surgeons are those involving the distal radius. The injury occurs in two peaks of prevalence: the first peak around the age of 10 years and the second peak around the age of 60 years. Distal radius fracture management requires sensitive diagnostics and classification. The objectives of treatment are the reconstruction of a pain-free unlimited durable functioning of the wrist and avoidance of typical fracture complications. Non-operative conservative management is generally employed for stable non-displaced fractures of the distal radius with the expectation of a good functional outcome. Unstable comminuted fractures with intra-articular and extra-articular fragment zones are initially set in a closed operation and finally by osteosynthesis. An armament of surgical implants is available for instable fractures requiring fixation. Palmar locked plate osteosynthesis has been established in recent years as the gold standard for operative management of distal radius fractures. Complex Working Group on Osteosynthesis (AO) classification type 3 fractures require extensive preoperative diagnostics to identify and treat typical associated injuries around the wrist.

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Fracture HealingEvidence-Based MedicineFracture Fixation, InternalHumansRadiographyRadius FracturesWrist Injuries

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PMID25398510
OpenAlexW1804861885

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