Distal Radius Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
2024年11月21日 · Distal radius fractures are the most common orthopaedic injury and generally result from fall on an outstretched hand. Diagnosis is made clinically and radiographically with orthogonal radiographs of the wrist
Splints and Casts: Indications and Methods - AAFP
2009年9月1日 · Use of a short arm radial gutter splint is recommended for initial immobilization of a displaced distal radial fracture.
Distal Radius Fractures (Broken Wrist) - OrthoInfo - AAOS
In older people, especially those with osteoporosis, distal radius fractures can occur from a simple fall onto the wrist. One of the most common distal radius fractures is a Colles fracture, in which the broken fragment of the radius tilts upward.
Distal Radius Fracture: Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery - HSS
2024年11月19日 · In most cases, a patient who has undergone internal fixation surgery for a distal radius fracture may begin gentle wrist range of motion within 1 to 2 weeks of surgery, after which time a removable splint is used to support the hand.
• An option for distal radius fractures with metaphyseal displacement but a congruous joint • Observed better functional, clinical and radiographic outcomes
Distal Radius Fracture (Wrist Fracture) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
If the distal radius fracture is in a good position, a splint or cast is applied. It often serves as a final treatment until the bone heals. Usually a cast will remain on for up to six weeks.
Use of a short arm radial gutter splint is recommended for initial immobilization of a displaced distal radial fracture.
How to Splint a Wrist Fracture - Ortho Conditioning
2023年10月6日 · The dorsal approach with the needle works for dorsally displaced fractures, if you have a volar sheer fracture, you can perform a block through the dorsal wrist joint block (Just ulnar and distal to Lister’s tubercle, entry matching the volar title of the radius).
Casts vs. Splints for Distal Radius Fracture | Action Rehab
Suffering from distal radius fracture? Read this article to learn which is more suitable between casts and splints for distal radius fracture.
How do I ... splint a distal radius fracture?
This video walks you step by step how to apply a Short Arm Splint for a distal radius fracture. You can also download a PDF Splinting Guide to use as a reference! To your success in providing exceptional orthopedic care for patients!
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