Wrist Fracture

Description wrist fracture

Wrist Fracture – failure of one or more bones of the wrist. The wrist is made up of two bones of the forearm (radius and ulna) and eight wrist bones. Fractures of radiation bone fracture is often called Putuo Colle.

Causes of wrist fracture

Wrist fracture is caused by trauma to the wrist bones. Causes include injury:

• Falling on an outstretched hand;
• Direct blow to the wrist;
• Severe twisting of the wrist.

Risk factors for a fracture of the wrist

Factors, increase the risk of wrist fracture include:

• Contact sports, eg a football game;
• Skating, a skateboard or a bike;
• Activities, which can lead to a fall on the outstretched arm;
• Violence or car accident.

Symptoms of wrist fracture

These symptoms, except wrist fracture, They may be caused by other disorders. Tell your doctor, if you have any of them:

• Pain;
• Swelling and tenderness around the wrist;
• Bruising around the wrist;
• Limited range of motion of the wrist or fingers;
• The visible deformation of the wrist.

Diagnosis of wrist fracture

The doctor will ask about your symptoms, recent physical activity, About, how the accident occurred, will examine the injured area.

Tests may include:

• Roentgen, to determine the extent of the destruction of the wrist bones;
• CT scan (rarely) – type of X-ray, that uses a computer to detect small fractures or dislocations of the wrist bones;
• MRT (rarely) – test, that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to detect hidden scaphoid fracture.

Treatment of wrist fracture

Treatment depends on the severity of the injury. It includes:

• Installation of destroyed bone parts in the normal position. Sometimes the routine may require anesthesia, less often – surgery;
• Saving a stationary position the injured area, until the bone is not very srastetsya.

To keep bones immobile while healing can be used a variety of methods:

• The cast or splint (It can be used with or without surgery);
• Metal plate with screws (It requires surgery);
• Screws without additional retaining elements (It requires surgery);

Depending on the level of pain, the doctor may prescribe pain medicine.

To make sure, that the bones are not displaced, It can be made an additional x-ray.

Exercises at the turn of the wrist

When a doctor decides, bones strong enough, to start to do the exercises to improve range of motion and strengthen the muscles. This may require the assistance of a physiotherapist. Do not go in for sports, until the wrist is fully healed.

Healing time wrist fracture

Healing may take carpal 10-16 weeks. For a speedy recovery should follow the doctor's instructions.

Prevention of wrist fracture

To prevent wrist fractures:

• Do not put yourself at risk of injury wrist bones;
• Eat a diet, rich in calcium and vitamin D;
• Train your muscles, to prevent falls and to stay active and agile;
• When you exercise, use protective gear and follow the safety rules.