Description
This presentation features Adrian Chojnowski, a consultant orthopedic surgeon, discussing the management of distal radial fractures. Chojnowski outlines the increasing use of non-operative treatment options, particularly during the pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the various guidelines for treating these fractures, which constitute 18% of all fractures in patients over 65. He reviews key surgical guidelines from NICE and the British Orthopedic Association, highlighting their recommendations for surgical timing and conservative treatment methods. Chojnowski describes surgical indications based on x-ray parameters, including ulnar variance and dorsal angulation, drawing from a Delphi study of expert opinions on the subject. He also presents case studies illustrating the treatment and outcomes of distal radial fractures, discusses the bridge plate technique for specific patient populations, and stresses the significance of proper fracture management to optimize patient outcomes.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-210159