Damage Control Orthopaedics in Spinal Trauma.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 6. Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 2007 Feb;39(1):2-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-964921. [Distal radius fractures: new concepts as basis for surgical treatment]. [Article in German] Rikli DA(1), Babst R, Jupiter JB. Author information: (1)Kantonsspital Luzern, Schweiz. daniel.rikli@ksl.ch New advances in the biomechanics and pathomechanics of distal radius fractures as well as new generations of plates and improved surgical approaches now make possible the stable management and early functional rehabilitation not only of simple but also of complicated distal radius fractures according to the principles for articular and juxta-articular fractures. Especially for complex articular fractures, the fracture patterns are so heterogeneous that an individual surgical treatment strategy must be developed for each case. The preoperative clarification of articular fractures with computed tomography is particularly useful for planning surgery. Mental exposition with the three-column model and pathomechanics is an important prerequisite for understanding this type of injury and the appropriate choice of operative technique. A decisive factor for success is the subtle surgical procedure in approaching and handling the fine plates. DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-964921