BACKGROUND: Intraarticular @entity174 of the distal radius present a challenging problem for surgeons. While preoperative CT scans are considered helpful to understand the type of @entity174 and to choose an adequate approach, the role of postoperative CT scans is not yet clearly defined. The aim of this study was to analyze indications for postoperative CT scans and to evaluate its potential therapeutic consequence in regard to detection of complications and its influence on revision rates in @entity7334 . These findings were used to establish an algorithm to help identifying @entity1 that benefit from a postoperative CT scan. @entity1 AND METHODS: Ninety-two @entity1 with @entity7334 were included. AO type C @entity174 were seen in about 90% of @entity1 , with type C3 being present in 55% of the @entity1 . According to Frykman's classification type 7 and 8 @entity174 were found in 93%. Data was analyzed in regard to radiographic results, complications and indication for a postoperative CT scan. RESULTS: Six @entity1 underwent revision surgery. When analyzing data in regard to correlation of radiographs and CT Scans a statistically significant correlation was found. CONCLUSIONS: A high correlation between both imaging techniques can be shown. In inconclusive radiographs, CT scans are recommended to rule out intraarticular screw placement or step offs. Due to the number of @entity1 and the retrospective design, further studies are needed.

The role of CT scan in postoperative evaluation of distal radius XXXX : Retrospective analysis in regard to complications and revision rates.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'PATIENTS'] @entity7334 :: ('MESH:D057072', 'Disease') :: ['intraarticular fractures'] @entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['fractures', 'fracture']
@entity174 :: (MESH:D050723,Disease) :: ['fractures']
