With a good 20-25% of all fractures, the fracture of the distal radius, or colloquially known as wrist fracture, is the most common fracture of the wrist in the entire body. On the one hand, the carpal bones are very fine and unstable bones that can be damaged by even the slightest application of force. … Surgery of a wrist fracture
Complications Since the wrist is a very complicated and often used joint, complications can occur. However, these mainly affect the conservative form of therapy, as there is a risk of a crooked fusion. For this reason, it is also very important in conservative therapy using only plaster fixation to check regularly via X-ray examination whether … Complications | Surgery of a wrist fracture
Aftercare Follow-up treatment is particularly important in the case of wrist fractures. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation are used as early as possible to restore the original freedom of movement. After 6 weeks of immobilization, muscles have regressed and tendons have shortened. The task of physiotherapy is now to carefully restore the functionality of the hand. But … Aftercare | Surgery of a wrist fracture
Monteggia fracture is a fracture of the forearm bone. Monteggia fracture usually results from falls on the forearm while the elbow is bent. In the course of a Monteggia fracture, mainly the proximal part of the ulna (medical name Ulna) breaks. In addition, the radial head is dislocated. What is a Monteggia fracture? Monteggia fracture, … Monteggia Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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
A wrist fracture is a fracture of the wrist. It usually results from a fall and is one of the most common fractures. Treatment is similar to that for other fractures. Wrist fracture can also be prevented. What is a wrist fracture? A wrist fracture is a fracture of the radius (radius). It most often … Wrist Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Depending on the intensity, wrist pain can lead to a significant impairment of the quality of life. A distinction can be made between chronic and acute causes. What is wrist pain? One of the most common causes of wrist pain is carpal tunnel syndrome. In this case, the pain is caused by pressure damage to … Wrist Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help
Therapy As with any other fracture, the fracture is treated by immobilization and, if necessary, surgical treatment. If the fracture appears complicated on X-ray (e.g. comminuted fracture), it must be treated with screws and/or plates. For this purpose, a metal plate is screwed onto the bone, which then holds the individual bone pieces together. This … Therapy | Broken wrist – symptoms, causes and therapy
Prophylaxis For older patients, fall prophylaxis is recommended. The aim is to eliminate possible causes for a fall.Such causes of falls can be internal (e.g. heart attack or loss of consciousness) but also neurological (cerebral infarction, excessive medication with sleeping pills). Unfortunately, the sources of a fall with subsequent fracture are manifold. You also have … Prophylaxis | Broken wrist – symptoms, causes and therapy
Introduction A fracture of the wrist is one of the most common injuries after falls and during sports. The anatomy of the wrist is relatively complicated and therefore difficult to treat depending on the type of fracture. In humans, the wrist is the joint between the ulna, radius and carpal bones (also known as the … Broken wrist – symptoms, causes and therapy
