Distal Radius Fracture
Clinical, nonclinical factors predict delayed fixation for 12% of distal radius fractures
According to results of a national database study that assessed data from 2010 to 2022, 12% of patients with distal radius fractures underwent delayed surgical fixation, defined as surgery more than 2 weeks after injury.
VIDEO: AI models may make accurate clinical decisions regarding distal radius fractures
Results presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting showed deep-learning AI models may be able to make accurate clinical decisions regarding whether reduction is needed for a distal radius fracture.
VIDEO: Radiographic parameters not correlated with function after distal radius fracture
Results presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting showed radiographic parameters may not be associated with patient-reported function after nonoperative treatment of distal radius fractures.
Public insurance may lead to surgical delays in patients with distal radius fractures
SAN FRANCISCO — Public insurance may be associated with delays in time to surgery compared with private insurance in patients with distal radius fractures, according to results presented here.
Topology-optimized splint yielded better function after wrist fracture vs. casting
Published results showed patients who received a topology-optimized splint had better functional outcomes after distal radius fracture surgery compared with patients who received traditional cast immobilization.
Racial, ethnic disparities for patients exist in use of open reduction, internal fixation
Published results showed Black and Hispanic patients had lower utilization of open reduction and internal fixation surgery for distal radius fractures compared with white patients.
Tyber Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for distal radius plating system
Tyber Medical LLC has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its novel distal radius plating system, according to a press release.
Osteoporosis may increase risk of revision after treatment of distal radius fractures
LAS VEGAS — Results presented here showed patients with osteoporosis undergoing open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fractures had a higher risk for revision surgery compared with patients without osteoporosis.
Resident involvement in open reduction, internal fixation did not increase adverse events
LAS VEGAS — Presented results showed resident involvement in open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fractures was linked with longer operative time, but there was no difference in rates of episode-of-care adverse events.
Active older adults with distal radius fractures may benefit from surgical treatment
Published results showed highly active older adults may consider surgical treatment for distal radius fractures, as chronological age had no association with functional demand.