Management of complications of wrist fractures

R Glenn Gaston; R Christopher Chadderdon

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2015.01.001

Management of complications of wrist fractures

Hand Clin. 2015 May;31(2):193-203. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.01.001. Epub 2015 Feb 28.

Authors

R Glenn Gaston¹, R Christopher Chadderdon²

Affiliations

¹ OrthoCarolina, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² OrthoCarolina, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA.

PMID: 25934196
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.01.001

Abstract

This article reviews the most common complications associated with the management of carpal fractures. Discussion focuses on the recognition of commonly "missed" fractures and fracture patterns and the negative sequelae that can result from these delayed diagnoses. The pitfalls of conservative treatment of specific carpal fractures are reviewed, and the most common complications resulting from the operative management of carpal injuries are described.

Keywords: Carpal fracture; Complications; Nonunion; Scaphoid.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carpal Bones / injuries*
Fractures, Bone / complications*
Fractures, Bone / therapy
Humans
Wrist Injuries / complications*
Wrist Injuries / therapy