Slagel Bradley E, Luenam Suriya, Pichora David R
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada.
Hand Clin. 2010 Feb;26(1):71-84. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2009.08.013.
Distal radius malunions are a common cause of patient morbidity. This review of the literature surrounding distal radius malunion covers the demographics, pathologic anatomy, and indications for surgery, surgical techniques, and salvage options. Particular emphasis is placed on subject areas that have not been reviewed as extensively in previous articles, including: intra-articular malunion, computer-assisted techniques, bone graft alternatives, and volar fixed-angle plate osteosynthesis.
