Anatomy of the wrist The term “wrist” is the collective term for 2 separate joints. These are the proximal wrist (i.e. near the middle of the body) and the distal wrist. The proximal wrist is also called “Articulatio radiocarpalis” and is composed of the bone of the forearm, the so-called radius (lat. Radius), and the … Broken wrist
Symptoms Classical symptoms of a broken wrist are pressure pain with the following swelling and pain radiation. As a rule, the classic fracture signs are recognizable. In addition to dislocation, i.e. shifting, these include step formation, soft tissue damage, abnormal mobility and the presence of crepitations (“crunching noise” in the fracture area). Of course, the … Symptoms | Broken wrist
Duration With conservative therapy, the cast should be worn for 4-6 weeks. During this time it is important to move thumb and fingers so that the musculature is not completely broken down despite the immobilization, but also to promote the blood circulation. In addition, regular checks must be made to ensure that sensitivity as well … Duration | Broken wrist
Healing time It is not generally possible to say how long it takes for a basal skull fracture to heal completely. The course of this injury depends very much on what it looks like exactly. In the case of a simple basal skull fracture, in which the fragments are not shifted against each other and … Duration of a basal skull fracture
Definition The olecranon is the upper (proximal) end of the ulna. It represents the starting point of the triceps brachii muscle. The olecranon is part of the elbow joint and articulates here with the joint roll of the humerus (trochlea humeri). The elbow joint (Articulatio cubiti) is a compound joint consisting of three parts. The … Olecranon fracture
Treatment The treatment of an olecranon fracture is in most cases surgical. Only in the case of non-displaced (non-dislocated) fractures in children can the fracture be treated conservatively, as their bones have another healing ability. In this case, the fracture is immobilised with a Gilchrist or Desault dressing. Immobilization ensures that the bone parts grow … Treatment | Olecranon fracture
Prophylaxis Elbow pads can be used to protect the olecranon during particularly dangerous sports. The use is particularly advisable for sports such as field hockey, inline skating or polo. All articles in this series: Olecranon fracture Treatment Prophylaxis
Duration of the healing process The time required for an external ankle fracture to heal depends largely on its severity and the resulting therapeutic method. In principle, a distinction is made between operative and non-operative, i.e. conservative, therapy. Non-surgical therapy begins immediately after the injuring trauma and one of its most important components is the … Duration of the healing process | External ankle fracture
Introduction An external ankle fracture is a fracture of the fibula in the area of the ankle. This fracture occurs mainly when the foot is bent and a high force is applied. The external ankle fracture is a common sports injury, especially in sports with abrupt stopping movements and short sprints. This fracture occurs in … External ankle fracture
Diagnostics If an external ankle fracture is suspected, a classic x-ray is first made in two planes of the ankle joint to assess primarily the bony structures and to find out whether a fracture is actually present or just a sprained ankle. The X-ray image can also be used to plan the subsequent therapy and … Diagnostics | External ankle fracture
Introduction The fracture of the outer ankle (distal fibula fracture = fracture of the lower fibula) is one of the ankle fractures that occur relatively frequently in humans, especially in the context of sports injuries. In more than 80% of cases, an external ankle fracture occurs as a result of a traumatic injury in the … Healing time of an external ankle fracture
Summary Regardless of the fracture type, external ankle fractures have a very good prognosis. After approx. 2 months, normal, moderate strain on the affected leg is possible again, and after 6 months at the latest, sports such as running or football can be practiced again. Complications occur only rarely with both conservative and surgical therapy. … Summary | Healing time of an external ankle fracture