Davies O

Southmead Hospital, Sandford Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7AN, United Kingdom

Publications

• Original Article
  Complications following open distal radius fractures
  Author(s): Bigsby E*, Manara J, Jackson J, Davies O and Harries W
  
  Background: Open wrist fractures are rare comprising approximately 2.4 people per 100,000 per year, with little known about their complications. This retrospective study reports on all open wrist fractures presenting to a major trauma centre over a 7-year period. Methods: From June 2007 to June 2014, all patients attending a major trauma centre with a distal radius fracture were identified. The clinical details were reviewed and the patients with open fractures identified. The radiographs and notes were then reviewed. The injuries were classified using the Gustilo and Anderson classification and the fractures by the Frykman classification system. Results: There were 34 open wrist fractures. All patients underwent surgical debridement and fixation. Fixation comprised open reduction an.. Read More»