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A distal radius fracture, also known as wrist fracture, is a break of the part of the radius bone which is close to the wrist. [1] Symptoms include pain, bruising, and rapid-onset swelling. [1] The ulna bone may also be broken. [1] In younger people, these fractures typically occur during sports or a motor vehicle collision. [2]
Total wrist arthrodesis is the standard surgical treatment for patients with stage IV wrist osteoarthritis. During this procedure the carpal bones are all fused together and are then fastened to the distal radius. [14] This procedure eliminates all wrist motion, but heavy labor is still possible. [19]
The management and treatment of SLAC wrist depends on the stage at the time of diagnosis. The options for management can be separated into two broad categories: non-surgical and surgical. Less advanced SLAC wrist may be managed initially with non-surgical options including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , wrist splinting , and steroid ...
Implant that has been used for fixation of a broken wrist. Closed reduction internal fixation (CRIF) is reduction without any open surgery, followed by internal fixation. It appears to be an acceptable alternative in unstable distressed lateral condylar fractures of the humerus in children, but if fracture displacement after closed reduction exceeds 2 mm, open reduction and internal fixation ...
Galeazzi fracture after surgical fixation. Galeazzi fractures are best treated with open reduction of the radius and the distal radio-ulnar joint. [3] It has been called the "fracture of necessity," because it necessitates open surgical treatment in the adult. [4] Nonsurgical treatment results in persistent or recurrent dislocations of the ...
The fracture may be preventable by using wrist guards during certain activities. [1] In those in whom the fracture remains well aligned a cast is generally sufficient. [2] If the fracture is displaced then surgery is generally recommended. [2] Healing may take up to six months. [1] It is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. [3]
Surgical reduction and casting is possible in the majority of cases in people over the age of 50. [5] Pain management can be achieved during the reduction with procedural sedation and analgesia or a hematoma block. [5] A year or two may be required for healing to occur. [2] About 15% of people have a Colles' fracture at some point in their life ...
Persistent pain in the wrist after conservative treatment is the major indication for a diagnostic wrist arthroscopy. Conservative treatment consists of wrist immobilization, oral NSAIDs and/or injection with corticoids. [11] Diagnostic wrist arthroscopy may also be indicated when other imaging techniques, such as MRI and ultrasonography, need