Del Piñal Francisco (ed.) Atlas of Distal Radius Fractures

Thieme, 2018. — 394 p. — ISBN: 978-1-62623-679-0Written by one of the world's foremost authorities, this beautifully illustrated surgical atlas is a case-based presentation of the management of distal radius fractures. Each chapter offers a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of a specific fracture, including possible complications and how to prevent them, using detailed photographs and illustrations. The cases are accompanied by high-quality operative video to complete the surgical picture. Special emphasis throughout focuses on avoiding pitfalls and using special techniques to optimize outcomes.Francisco del Piñal is considered to be among the world's best hand surgeons. His contributions in arthroscopic surgery techniques for wrist fractures are endorsed and used internationally. This book, written for hand surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and plastic surgeons, provides essential insight to specialists and subspecialists alike.Prolegomena: Some Initial Thoughts and Facts
Some Dos and Don'ts Related to Approach and Management
Arthroscopy: Some Dos and Don'ts
The Die-Punch
Management of an Anterior Sunken Fragment
Management of Small Fragments
Volar Shear Fractures
Free Osteochondral Fragment
Rim Fractures
Ligamentous Injuries
Comminuted Metaphyseal-Diaphyseal Fractures
Ulnar Fractures
Management of Explosion-Type Fractures: Case One
Management of Explosion-Type Fractures: Case Two
Management of Explosion-Type Fractures: Case Three
Extra-articular Distal Radius Fracture Malunions: Arthroscopic Tips and Tricks
Intra-articular Malunions: Basic Concepts
Intra-articular Malunions: Jammed Fragments in the Metaphysis
Intra-articular Malunions: Complex Cases
Intra- and Extra-articular Malunion
Intra-articular Malunion: A (Painful) Case
Corollary: Plates Are Not the Panacea