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Wrist Fracture Treatment

A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. There are many different types of fractures. Bone fractures are often caused by falls, trauma, or as a result of a direct blow or kick to the body. Overuse or repetitive motions can cause stress fractures.

Reasons for Fractures

  • Displaced fracture: The bone fragments have significantly shifted out of their normal alignment.
  • Open fracture: The bone breaks through the skin, increasing infection risk.
  • Unstable fracture:The fracture fragments are likely to move, preventing proper healing.
  • Fractures involving the joint surface:These require accurate alignment to restore joint function.
  • Failure of conservative treatment: When casting or splinting fails to achieve proper healing or reduce pain.

Conditions Treated

Distal radius fractures

The most common type, involves the radius bone near the wrist joint.

Scaphoid fractures

Fractures of the scaphoid bone, crucial for wrist stability.

Lunate fractures

Fractures of the lunate bone, requiring careful alignment for proper function.

Triquetral fractures

 Fractures of the triquetral bone, often associated with other wrist injuries.

Failure of conservative treatment

Fractures of the bones in the hand that connect to the wrist.

Types of Wrist Fracture Fixation

Percutaneous pinning

Using pins inserted through the skin to hold the bone fragments in place.

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)

A surgical procedure involving an incision to directly visualize and align the bone fragments, followed by fixation with screws, plates, or wires.

External fixation

A metal frame outside the wrist stabilizes the fracture with pins inserted into the bone.

The Surgery Process

  • Pre-operative planning: We will discuss your medical history, symptoms, and expectations, and determine if arthroscopic shoulder surgery is the right option for you.
  • Anaesthesia: You will receive general or regional anaesthesia to keep you pain-free during the surgery.
  • Surgery: The surgeon makes small incisions and implants fixation devices(pins,screws,plates,etc)
  • Closure: The incisions are closed with stitches or staples.

Recovery

  • Sling immobilization: Immobilisation in a splint or cast for several weeks.
  • Pain management: Medication will be prescribed to manage pain and discomfort.
  • Physical therapy: Gradual exercises will be started to regain strength, motion, and stability in the shoulder joint.
  • Follow-up visits : Regular checkups with your doctor will monitor your progress and ensure proper healing.

Benefits

  • Reduced pain: By addressing the source of pain, the surgery can significantly improve shoulder pain and discomfort.
  • Increased function: Regaining strength and motion in the shoulder allows you to return to your daily activities and sports.
  • Improved quality of life: Reduced pain and improved function can significantly enhance your overall quality of life.

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