Bewegungsapparat

Barton fracture

  1. fracture of the distal radius
  2. = dorsal type Barton fracture to distinguish it from the volar type or reverse Barton fracture
  3. Barton fractures extend through the dorsal aspect to the articular surface but not to the volar aspect
  4. it is similar to a Colles fracture
  5. usually associated with dorsal subluxation/dislocation of the radiocarpal joint

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