Distal radius Fracture
Fracture of the radius bone (elbow) occurs when the ulna - one of the two long bones of the forearm - breaks near the wrist.
Fracture of the end of the clavicle is very common. In fact, most forearm fractures are related to ulnar fractures.
Anatomy of the wrist:
There are two long bones that make up the forearm:
Zubarin's elbow on the side of the thumb of the forearm, and
Lower ulna on the side of the little finger.
In the proximal (upper) part of the forearm, the part of the forearm closest to the elbow, the lower clavicle is larger. In the distal (inferior) part of the forearm, in the part closest to the wrist, the elbow is larger.
Fractures of the wrist or elbow almost always occur about 1 inch (two and a half centimeters) from the end of the bone. This very common fracture can occur in different ways in people of any age. In young people, such fractures usually occur in severe accidents such as falls from ladders or car accidents. In elderly people, especially in people with osteoporosis, clavicle fractures can occur as a result of falling on the wrist.
Symptoms of wrist fracture:
A broken wrist usually causes immediate pain, tenderness, bruising, and swelling. In many cases, the wrist hangs abnormally or crooked (deformity).
In very severe fractures, the nerve(s) in the hand can be affected by the injury, resulting in numbness in the fingers. If you experience numbness in your fingers after a wrist injury, go to an urgent care or emergency room right away. You may need immediate treatment to prevent permanent nerve damage.
Surgical treatment of wrist fracture:
Sometimes, the position of the bone can't be improved just by placing a pack or it can't be kept in cast. Otherwise, fractures may heal in improper alignment, which can lead to poor arm function. In such cases, you will need surgery to treat the fracture and hold it in place while it heals.
Procedure: Surgery usually involves making an incision in the wrist over the broken part to access the broken bone(s). Important structures such as arteries, nerves and tendons are identified and protected. The surgeon realigns the broken bone(s) directly through the incision. This step is also called installation.
Depending on the type of fracture, there are several options for keeping the bone in the correct position after realignment for healing:
Casting: Casting is rarely used after open fitting.
Metal rods (usually stainless steel or titanium): This treatment was common years ago and is still often used in children whose bones are growing.
Plate and screw: This option is the most common option for surgical treatment of clavicle fractures.
External fixation (a stabilizing frame outside the body that holds the bones in place so they can heal): This procedure has become less common in recent years, but is still a good option for severe, open fractures. will be
A combination of the above methods.
