11/18/2023 0 Comments Distal radius fracture surgery video![]() This means the doctor can push the bones back in place. Other displaced fractures can be “reduced” and casted. ![]() Minor fractures with minimal displacement do very well with nonsurgical treatment. Many heal just fine without an operation. Non-Surgical Treatmentĭistal radius fractures do not always require surgery. If the break is minor, non-surgical treatment may be recommended. Surgery for distal radius fractures may be required depending on the severity of break, location of the affected area and whether or not the fracture is displaced. Preoperative x-ray of distal radius fracture. In cases where there are many pieces or severe intra articular fractures, a CT(Computed Tomography) Scan is ordered to help guide surgical treatment. Often 3 or more x-rays are taken to show the injury pattern. This helps doctors and patients make an informed decision on treatment. X-rays are used to evaluate the location, type, and severity of the broken bone. Sometimes the bone pushes against the skin causing it to “tent.” Too much pressure can result in the bone coming through the skin. The doctor will also look for any open wounds over the injury. Sometimes patients with wrist fractures can develop acute carpal tunnel syndrome with numbness in the thumb, index and middle fingers. Important blood vessels and nerves lie near the distal radius and can be injured when it breaks. To diagnose a distal radius fracture, your doctor may use a physical examination and imaging tests. Physical examination is important in the evaluation of these injuries. How is a Distal Radius Fracture Diagnosed? If this becomes uneven wrist arthritis can occur. The distal radius does have a cartilage joint surface that helps the wrist joint glide smoothly. All the wrist bones are important for function and their shape and position must be perfect to allow for full wrist range of motion. The distal radius is the largest support bone of the wrist. Reproduced with permission from OrthoInfo. John Zebrack, MD General Orthopedic Surgery Jeffrey Webster, MD General Orthopedic Surgery Nichole Joslyn, MD Hand & Upper Extremity Thomas Christensen, MD Hand & Upper Extremity James Christensen, MD Hand & Upper Extremity Nikola Babovic, MD Hand & Upper Extremity
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