Trends in the management of fractures of the distal radius in Ireland

Abstract

There is an increasing trend towards open reduction and internal fixation for fractures of the distal radius in Ireland. This has been accompanied by a decrease in popularity for K-wire fixation. DRAFFT did not appear to influence trends in the management of fractures of the distal radius in Ireland. Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint J</i> 2019;101-B:1550-1556.