Synonyms Radius = spoke bone of the forearm Broken spoke Radius break Radial base fracture Radiusextension fracture Radial flexion fracture Wrist fracture Colles fracture Smith Fracture Definition Distal radius fractures are distal fractures of the radius bone and are usually the result of a fall on the wrist. Spoke fracture is the second most common … Spoke fracture, radius fracture, wrist fracture
Symptoms and complaints To the physician, the classic picture of a distal radius fracture (commercial fracture) is as follows: The affected wrist is presented by the patient in a relieving posture, an independent movement in the wrist no longer takes place (Funktio laesa). On closer examination, the wrist is swollen and, in the case of … Symptoms and complaints | Spoke fracture, radius fracture, wrist fracture
Healing with perspective prognosis The prognosis for healing depends crucially on the fracture shape of the radius fracture, the fracture care and the follow-up treatment (physiotherapy). Good results can only be expected if it is possible to adjust the fracture continuously and to create stable conditions in the fracture area. Otherwise, false joint formation (insufficient … Healing with perspective prognosis | Spoke fracture, radius fracture, wrist fracture
Synonyms carpal pain, wrist pain Introduction Pain at the wrist or pain in the wrist can have various causes. In this article you will find a broad list of the most common causes of wrist pain. Causal diseases for carpal pain The most common disease in the area of the wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome. … Pain at the wrist
Pain after an accident Pain in the wrist can often be attributed to accidents and falls. Forearm fractures near the wrist are one of the most common fractures in humans. The course of the accident is typical support for falls, which can break the radius and other structures of the wrist. Any bone damage must … Pain after an accident | Pain at the wrist
Where does your pain occur? Diseases or injuries of the thumb can also be responsible for carpal pain. The most common reason for carpal pain caused by the thumb is arthrosis in the thumb saddle joint.Here the joint between the large polygon bone and the first metacarpal bone, which belongs to the thumb, is affected. … Where does your pain occur? | Pain at the wrist
Healing time and prognosis The healing time for carpal pain can vary greatly. In most cases, these are harmless bruises after falls or irritation of the tendonous or cartilaginous parts of the wrist. In these cases, the discomfort subsides within a few days with sufficient protection. Longer lasting pain can be expected in case of … Healing time and prognosis | Pain at the wrist
Note You are here in the sub-theme Symptoms of spoke breakage. You can find general information on this topic under Spoke breakage or under Spoke breakage duration. Therapy of wrist fracture Fractures near the wristSpoke fractures can generally be treated conservatively or surgically. The decision is made on the basis of the X-ray image. In … Therapy of a fracture of the spoke and wrist
Conservative therapy At the beginning of each therapy, the fracture is repositioned, followed by fracture stabilization. Simple, non-displaced (non-displaced) fractures do not need to be set up. This type of fracture can easily be treated in a plaster cast for 6 weeks. Most pediatric radius fractures fall under this category (approx. 3 weeks of plaster … Conservative therapy | Therapy of a fracture of the spoke and wrist
Surgical therapy All unstable fractures and those with accompanying vascular and nerve injuries must be treated surgically. The same applies to fractures where no satisfactory fracture repair is possible. Before any operation, the patient must be informed about the type of procedure, alternatives, risks and chances of success and give his or her written consent. … Surgical therapy | Therapy of a fracture of the spoke and wrist
The operation of a Dupuytren’s disease An operation for Dupuytren’s disease leads to the best therapeutic success in the long term. Various surgical techniques can be used. A basic distinction is made between incision and excision. Depending on the severity of the disease, the finger joints must also be treated surgically and contractures must be … The operation of a Dupuytren’s disease | What is Dupuytren’s disease?
Postoperative exercises In order to achieve the best possible result, it is important to start early with appropriate physiotherapeutic exercises after the operation for Dupuytren’s disease. It is advisable to discuss with the treating physician what kind of exercises he recommends and to draw up a joint plan. Both after an operation for Dupuytren’s disease … Postoperative exercises | What is Dupuytren’s disease?