This break results in a complete fracture of the radius but the wrist joint remains unaffected. Colles’ Fracture represents about 90% of all distal radius fractures. Smith's Fracture.

Distal radius fractures are the most common arm fracture. They make up about 16% of all fractures orthopedic surgeons treat. They’re most common in children and adults over age 50.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Surgeons should individualize treatment of distal radius fractures based on fracture pattern, patient factors and the surgeon’s skillset, according to a presenter here.In his ...

Costa and colleagues randomly assigned 500 adult patients with a dorsally displaced fracture of the distal radius to receive either surgical fixation with K-wires (n=245) or a molded cast (n=255).

Smith & Nephew plans to launch its D-RAD SMART PACK System for treating distal radius fractures at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand annual meeting in Boston. The new system includes ...