Common Treatments and Procedures Used for Fractures of the Distal Radius and Scaphoid: A Review

Basel A. Khader; Mark R. Towler

doi:10.1016/j.msec.2016.12.038

Common Treatments and Procedures Used for Fractures of the Distal Radius and Scaphoid: A Review

Basel A. Khader
, Mark R. Towler

Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

The distal radius and the scaphoid are the most commonly injured carpal bones among both active adults and the osteoporotic elderly. The purpose of surgical treatment is to restore form and function to the wrist. Depending on the nature of the fracture, either topical procedures or invasive surgery can be applied. This article critiques the treatments currently used for fixation of wrist fractures in order to drive the development of new materials to improve patient outcomes.

Original language	American English
Journal	Materials Science and Engineering C
Volume	74
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2016.12.038
State	Published - May 1 2017

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Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation
Chemical Engineering

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