Fractures of the distal radius

Author(s)

• Gellman, Harris
• Botte, Michael J.

Bibliographic Information

Fractures of the distal radius

edited by Harris Gellman ; contributors, Michael J. Botte ... [et al.]

（American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons monograph series）

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, c1998

1st ed

Note

"Order no. 02385"--P. 4 of cover

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

A concise review of the evaluation and management of distal radius fractures. The contributors discuss the pros and cons of closed reduction and casting, external fixation, and open reduction and internal fixation. The management of malunions and of alterations in carpal mechanisms due to distal radius fractures are covered. In addition, the various classification methods and their prognostic value are described.

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Details

• NCID: BA40914424
• ISBN:
  • 0892032049
• LCCN: 98021744
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Rosemont, Ill.
• Pages/Volumes: vii, 104 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RD557
  • NLM : WE 820
  • DC21 : 617.1/57
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Radius -- Fractures
  • MESH : Radius Fractures -- surgery
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA13183359