Triplane fracture of the distal radius
We report the case of a 14-year-old boy who sustained a displaced triplane fracture of the distal radius. This was treated with closed reduction and application of a cast with good clinical and radiological results. We discuss (for the first time) the reasons for the rarity of this fracture at the d...
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doaj-59d6d471f1fa45e784a61fdebbe3e4c02021-04-02T11:15:20ZengMDPI AGClinics and Practice2039-72752039-72832011-10-011374Triplane fracture of the distal radiusChristopher Pearce0Raymond Chung1Jurong Healthcare (Alexandra Hospital), SingaporeSt. Georges Hospital, Tooting, LondonWe report the case of a 14-year-old boy who sustained a displaced triplane fracture of the distal radius. This was treated with closed reduction and application of a cast with good clinical and radiological results. We discuss (for the first time) the reasons for the rarity of this fracture at the distal radius compared to the distal tibia.https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/186triplanefracturedistal radiuspaediatric. |
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Triplane fracture of the distal radius |
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Triplane fracture of the distal radius |
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Clinics and Practice |
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2039-7275 2039-7283 |
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We report the case of a 14-year-old boy who sustained a displaced triplane fracture of the distal radius. This was treated with closed reduction and application of a cast with good clinical and radiological results. We discuss (for the first time) the reasons for the rarity of this fracture at the distal radius compared to the distal tibia. |
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