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APPROPRIATE USE CRITERIA: Distal Radius Fractures: Treatment (2021)

Endorsed by: AAHS, ACOEM, OTA

INDICATION PROFILE

AO/OTA Fracture Type

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Type A AO/OTA Fracture
Type B AO/OTA Fracture
Type C AO/OTA Fracture

Mechanism of Injury

High-energy Fracture
Low-energy Fracture

Pre-Injury Activity Level of Patient

High Functional Activity
Normal Independent Activity
Normal Dependent Activity
Low Functional Activity

Patient Health

ASA 1-2-3
ASA 4

Other Injuries (in addition to distal radius fracture)

Median Neuropathy
Gustilo Anderson Type I or II Open Fracture
Gustilo Anderson Type III Open Fracture
Other Multi-trauma Injury
No associated injuries

PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS

Treatment recommendations are not available for this patient scenario.