ABOS Surgery Of The Hand Practice Questions - ABOS Surgery Of The Hand Subspecialty Certification Examination Exam

Which parameter is MOST critical to restore in surgical treatment of a distal radius fracture?

Only radial length All three: radial length (~12 mm), radial inclination (~22°), and volar tilt (~11°) — plus intra-articular congruity (<2 mm step-off); restoration of these optimizes wrist function Only volar tilt Only radial inclination

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All three: radial length (~12 mm), radial inclination (~22°), and volar tilt (~11°) — plus intra-articular congruity (<2 mm step-off); restoration of these optimizes wrist function

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