Abstract
WS is a 55-year-old right-handed man who presents to the emergency department via self-transport complaining of severe wrist pain after a fall directly onto his outstretched right hand. He denies any loss of consciousness. On primary survey, he has a GCS of 15, a patent airway, and is hemodynamically stable. Secondary survey reveals an obviously deformed right wrist. Past medical history is significant for insulin-dependent diabetes, for which he takes a combination of long-acting and regular insulin.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Orthopedic Traumatology |
Subtitle of host publication | An Evidence-Based Approach |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 151-165 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461435112 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781461435105 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Arthroscopic-assisted reduction
- Dorsal plate
- External fixation of distal radius fracture
- Internal fixation distal radius
- Volar locked plate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)