patients with a non/minimal displaced distal radius fracture (dorsal angulation <15°, volar tilt <20°, radial inclination >15°, ulnar positive variance <5 mm and an articular step off <2 mm).

The study started, September 1 st, 2012. Patients with distal radius fractures will be initially managed on the emergency department. Using the criteria for displacement: distal radial fractures ...

A forearm fracture occurs when there is a fracture of one or both of the bones of the forearm. The two bones of the forearm are the radius and the ulna. Both bones are important for proper motion of ...

A Kirschner wire (also called a K-wire) is a thin metallic wire or pin that can be used to stabilize bone fragments. These wires can be drilled through the bone to hold the fragments in place. They ...

Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, UK Correspondence to: Mr. H. Nagata, 1 Belgrave Place, Bath, BA1 5JL, UK.