External fixation of smith's fracture: 16 patients followed for 2 years

Authors

  • Jos J.A.M. van Raay
  • Christiaan van der Werken

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108993611

Abstract

External fixation of 16 Smith's fractures was evaluated after 22 (6–42) months. In 15 patients, the radiographic results were satisfactory. There was a definite correlation between the radiographic and clinical end results. However, 6 patients had residual signs of an upper limb dystrophy. Although external fixation of Smith's fractures results in good function, this method should be used with caution because it cannot prevent reflex dystrophy; indeed, it may even initiate it.

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Published

1991-01-01

How to Cite

van Raay, J. J., & van der Werken, C. (1991). External fixation of smith’s fracture: 16 patients followed for 2 years. Acta Orthopaedica, 62(3), 284–287. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108993611

Issue

Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 62, Issue 3 (1991)

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Acta Orthopaedica (Scandinavica) content is available freely online as from volume 1, 1930. The journal owner owns the copyright for all material published until volume 80, 2009. As of June 2009, the journal has however been published fully Open Access, meaning the authors retain copyright to their work. As of June 2009, articles have been published under CC-BY-NC or CC-BY licenses, unless otherwise specified.
 
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