What's new in the treatment of distal radius fractures?

SummaryThe distal radius is the commonest site of fracture in the human skeleton and its treatment continues to evolve with advancing technology. Recently, there have been further refinements in the design of fixed-angle devices, pegs, locking plates and screws as well as arthroscopic instruments to assist management. In this article, we shall discuss the use of fixed-angle fixation devices, internal distraction plating, arthroscopically assisted reduction, fragment-specific fixation and the use of bone graft substitutes in the treatment of distal radius fractures.