Incidence and predictors of dorsal comminution in older adults with low-energy distal radius fracture.

Hyoung Seok JungJeuk LeeKyu-Tae KangJae Sung Lee

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2024)

The incidence of dorsal comminution is relatively high in patients with low-energy DRFs aged > 50 years. In particular, the presence of combined ulnar fractures is closely associated with dorsal comminution of DRFs. Thus, surgeons should exercise caution when evaluating this phenomenon.

Keyphrases

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