Fracture of the distal radius : selected issues of epidemiology, classification and treatment

Because, about 30 different fracture types may be discerned, and many distinct treatment regimens can be performed, a need for a universal, treatment-based classification system is obvious. Presently, little validation studies of classification systems have been reported. Furthermore, many surgical techniques for distal radial fractures are still under development, and precise indications when to perform a particular technique are not known. A selection of epidemiological, classificational, and clinical issues is presented in this thesis. Zie: Summary