Publications by authors named "Denis Friesen"
[Palmar Displacement in Distal Radius Fractures following Extension Injuries of the Wrist].
Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Distal radius fractures are classified based on injury mechanisms, commonly referred to as "Colles" (dorsal displacement) and "Smith" (palmar displacement), but confusion can arise when "Smith" fractures occur after falls onto an extended wrist.
- This study aimed to explore the injury mechanisms leading to various distal radius fractures, especially focusing on "Smith" fractures by simulating real-life scenarios using human specimens.
- Analysis of 122 fractures revealed that 13.9% were classified as Smith fractures, with many occurring while the wrist was in dorsal extension and indicating a complex interplay of biomechanical factors like wrist position and energy applied.