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Distal radius fractures are the most common orthopaedic injury and generally result from fall on an outstretched hand. Diagnosis is made clinically and radiographically with orthogonal radiographs of the wrist.
Bracing vs Casting for Distal Radius Fractures. There is another option for severe, unstable and comminuted distal radius fractures, says new work published in the August 2017 edition of Clinical Biomechanics.
One of the most common distal radius fractures is a Colles fracture, in which the broken fragment of the radius tilts upward. This fracture was first described in 1814 by an Irish surgeon and anatomist, Abraham Colles — hence the name Colles fracture.
If the distal radius fracture is in a good position, a splint or cast is applied. It often serves as a final treatment until the bone heals. Usually a cast will remain on for up to six weeks. Then you will be given a removable wrist splint to wear for comfort and support.
• An option for distal radius fractures with metaphyseal displacement but a congruous joint • Observed better functional, clinical and radiographic outcomes when treated with immediate ex -fix and optional k-wires vs casting • https://otaonline.org/video-library/45036/procedures-and-techniques/multimedia/16776579/external-fixation-of-the-
In the absence of sufficient evidence specific to distal radius fractures, it is the opinion of the workgroup that opioid sparing and multimodal pain management strategies should be considered for patients undergoing treatment for distal radius fractures.
Why do I need a plaster backslab, cast or splint? needs to be supported to stabilise the bone, reduce pain and allow h. What should I do and what should I avoid while in the cast or splint?
When the radius bone breaks near the wrist, it is called a distal radius fracture. Fractures to this bone commonly occur by falling from standing. Older women who have weak bones (osteoporosis) have a higher risk of breaking their wrist when they fall or trip and land on their outstretched hand.
A distal radius fracture is one of the most common bone injuries. Learn what to expect for treatment and recovery.
A fracture of the distal radius is one of the most common types of injuries to the skeletal system, and is treated using a variety of different techniques, from casting to pinning to open surgery with plates and screws.