{'fraction_non_alphanumeric': 0.01287001287001287, 'fraction_numerical': 0.0, 'mean_word_length': 5.274193548387097, 'pattern_counts': {'":': 0, '<': 0, '<?xml version=': 0, '>': 0, 'https://': 0, 'lorem ipsum': 0, 'www.': 0, 'xml': 0}, 'pii_count': 0, 'substrings_counts': 0, 'word_list_counts': {'cursed_substrings.json': 0, 'profanity_word_list.json': 0, 'sexual_word_list.json': 0, 'zh_pornsignals.json': 0}}
Perils and Pitfalls of External Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures

Summary: External fixation is a useful tool in the management of some of the more complex fractures of the distal radius. Nonetheless, it has been associated with complications. When used in the right conditions with adherence to a strict technical and surgical principles, problems can be avoided and successful outcomes can be obtained. Expeience in use of the technique learned through “both success and complications” has provided a foundation for this review. There are various ways that external fixation can be applied and combined with additional techniques of internal fixation and bone grafting in order to provide a safe system of treatment while minimizing complications and optimizing outcomes.