[Surgical treatment of patients with fractures of distal metaepiphysis of the radial bone].

Traumatologic emergency to patients with primary unstable, comminuted, intraarticular fractures of distal metaepiphysis of the radial bone (DMRB) should be provided in steady-state conditions, using reliable methods of reposition and retention of the fixed bone fragments. The strategy of treatments of fractures of DMRB first consisting in closed reposition and in surgery in case of failure or secondary displacement is thought to be outdated. In patients with symptoms of unstable fractures active surgical strategy should be used before complications appear.