Synonyms in the broadest sense forearm fracture, luxation fracture, forearm fracture Terminological origin The Galeazzi fracture is named after the Italian orthopedist Riccardo Galeazzi. Definition The Galeazzi fracture is one of the forearm fractures. The fracture of the forearm is a very common fracture in humans. More precisely, the Galeazzi fracture is one of the … Galeazzi fracture
Prognosis The prognosis is good. If the therapeutic principles are correctly followed, late effects are rare. All articles in this series: Galeazzi fracture Prognosis
Symptoms The symptoms of a metatarsal fracture are typical for most fractures of the body. One of the main symptoms is a severe pain, which is especially noticeable when the foot is pressed or tensed. In addition, there is usually a swelling of the affected foot as well as a bruise. This bruise can cover … Symptoms | Midfoot bone fracture
Therapy The treatment of a metatarsal fracture depends in principle on the severity and shape of the fracture. In general, the pieces of bone that deviate from each other due to the fracture must be restored to their original shape. This is important in order to achieve adequate function of the foot after healing. Wires, … Therapy | Midfoot bone fracture
Duration of healing The duration from the injury leading to a metatarsal fracture to the complete healing of the foot can vary greatly depending on the injury and the form of the fracture. In addition, the individual characteristics of the person affected and the selected therapy method can influence the healing time in individual cases. … Duration of healing | Midfoot bone fracture
Prognosis The prognosis for a metatarsal fracture is usually very good. Although healing takes a relatively long time, most patients can achieve a symptom-free result after the healing process is completed. Depending on the injury, the choice of therapy and the age of the person affected, the prognosis can vary considerably. Especially if important soft … Prognosis | Midfoot bone fracture
General The metatarsal bones (medical: Ossa metatarsalia) connect the toes of the foot with the so-called tarsal. There are therefore five metatarsals on each foot. The fracture of one of these bones is usually caused by a considerable direct or indirect force acting on the foot. In addition to objects falling on the foot, accidents … Midfoot bone fracture
Definition/Introduction The metatarsal fracture is a fracture of the metatarsal bones. It is often caused by falling objects, traffic accidents or sports injuries. About 1/3 of all foot fractures are metatarsal fractures. The healing process is typically uncomplicated and the incidence of infection or permanent chronic complaints is low. Cause Acute traumas or stress fractures … Midfoot fracture
Pain Pain is at the forefront of the symptoms of a metatarsal fracture. In addition to pain, swelling and bruising of the foot are typical for the injury. It can happen that immediately after the fracture, no pain is perceived for a short time due to the stress reaction caused by the fracture. However, as … Pain | Midfoot fracture
Classification Since therapy is highly dependent on the extent of the injury, a classification is first made, which leads to corresponding therapeutic approaches. First of all, it is particularly important to determine whether there is soft tissue involvement, whether the fracture is stable or unstable, and where the fracture is located exactly. With regard to … Classification | Midfoot fracture
Operation It is crucial for the correct healing of a metatarsal fracture to restore the bone fragments to their original condition. The fracture edges of the bone should be guided exactly towards each other so that the bone can take over the same function after healing and is as stable as before. In many cases, … Operation | Midfoot fracture
Definition The metacarpals are located between the carpal bones and the three phalanges (or two phalanges of the thumb). These can break as a result of trauma, for example, a punch or a fall on the hand. This means that the bone has a continuity interruption. The bone fragments may also be displaced (dislocated). If … Metacarpal bone fracture