Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialInfluence of associated lesions of the intrinsic ligaments on distal radius fractures outcome.
We aimed to evaluate the influence of associated scapholunate (SL) and/or lunotriquetral ligament (LT) injury on the outcome of distal radius fractures. ⋯ Patients with distal radius fracture with associated intrinsic ligament injury had worse outcomes than did patients without associated ligamentous injury. Associated injuries of the SL and LT ligament should be considered when treating distal radius fractures, and wrist arthroscopy should be incorporated into the operative protocol.