Ultrasound-Guided Osteosynthesis of Distal Radius Fractures
摘要
Assessing the reduction of a distal radius or finger fracture and the subsequent implant positioning typically requires intraoperative checking using fluoroscopy. Ultrasound is an imaging technique such as radiography, allowing to distinguish soft tissues such as tendons, vessels, nerves, and also cortical and subchondral bone. Unlike X-ray imaging, at with ultrasound there is no ionizing exposure. Ultrasound can be used for diagnosis and control of distal radius fracture reduction and osteosynthesis. The operating technique remains the same whether it is an osteosynthesis by plate, screw, or pin.