Abstract
Distal radius fractures can no longer be thought of in isolation. Increasing recognition
is being given to the associated soft-tissue injuries that include: median nerve compression,
radioulnar ligament injury, fibrocartilage disc substance tear, volar extrinsic ligament
injury, dorsal extrinsic ligament injury, and intrinsic ligament injuries. Diagnosis,
classification, and management of the associated soft-tissue injuries can be accomplished
with a combination of endoscopic and arthroscopic techniques that balance well with
current methods of distal radius fixation. The use of these less invasive but stable
techniques facilitates an early rehabilitation program with the long-term goal of
improved function. Copyright © 2002 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
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© 2002 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
