Acta ortopédica mexicana
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Acta ortopédica mexicana · Nov 2008
[Continuous skeletal traction in multifragmentary fractures of radius and ulna combined with cast].
Fractures of the distal third of the radius are frequently encountered in emergency services. Until recently considered as benign, however, they represent a group of numerous therapeutic problems, as debated in anatomical, radiological and clinical studies. ⋯ Treatment of complex distal radius fractures with plates and screws for maintaining anatomic reduction are not applicable in our socioeconomic context. This study was aimed to prove that the Cole-Obletz method permits to maintain adequate reduction, it is reproducible, and is achievable at low costs.