Objectives. The patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire are patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used for clinical and research purposes. Methodological high-quality clinimetric studies that determine the measurement properties of these PROMs when used in patients with a
Advancements in treating complications of operatively treated distal radius fractures. We will review tips and tricks to avoid complications associated with operative fixation of these complicated injuries. We will cover treatment of the distal radioulnar joint, associated distal ulna fracture, complications of malreduction and implant prominence. During this session, we will review the latest techniques for treating these complex distal radius fractures and how to avoid associated complications.
Summary. These data suggest that PTH treatment for stimulation of bone healing after trauma is not much dependent on mechanical stimulation and therefore, roughly equal treatment effects might be expected in the upper and lower extremities in humans. Introduction. Stimulation of bone formation by PTH is known to, in part, act via increased mechanosensitivity. Therefore, unloading should decrease the response to PTH treatment in uninjured bone. This has served as a background for speculations that PTH might be less efficacious for human fracture treatment in unloaded limbs, e.g. for
Background. Volar locking plates have revolutionised the treatment for distal radius fractures. The DVR (Depuy) plate was one of the earliest locking plates which were used and they provided fixed angle fixation. Recently, newer volar locking plates, such as the Aptus (Medartis), have been introduced to the market that allow the placement of independent distal subchondral variable-angle locking screws to better achieve targeted fracture fixation. The aim of our study was to compare the outcomes of DVR and Aptus volar locking plates in the treatment of
Strains applied to bone can stimulate its development and adaptation. High strains and rates of strain are thought to be osteogenic, but the specific dose response relationship is not known.