Abstract
The optimal management of unstable distal radius fractures in the elderly is controversial. There is a paucity of guidance from previous studies in seniors and even less in the aging athlete. Outcome measures have been equivocal when comparing cast and internal fixation for all seniors. However, the physiology and functional requirements of the aging athlete may be more similar to the middle-aged population. Data available in the younger population suggests that near anatomic reduction with plate fixation may improve short-term recovery, grip strength, and return to activities. This chapter will explore the factors that treating doctors need to consider when faced with a distal radius fracture in the aging population and specifically in aging athletes.
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