4 Most Effective Treatments for a Broken Wrist Fracture

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4 Most Common Treatment Options for a Broken
Wrist Fracture
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• The most common cause of a broken wrist is
  falling on an outstretched hand. This can be
  caused by an accident, but it can also be the
  result of a sports injury.
• The most common signs and symptoms of broken
  wrist are
• Pain and swelling around the wrist
• Trouble in moving fingers
• Loss of grip strength in the wrist and hand
• Difficulty handling objects and tasks
• A wrist fracture is diagnosed by a doctor based
  on a medical history, physical examination and
  X-rays. The doctor will ask about the injury and
  any previous wrist injuries. The doctor may also
  ask about the age of the patient, their
  occupation and any previous surgeries or injuries
  to other parts of the body. The doctor will also
  examine the wrist for deformity, swelling or
  tenderness in key areas. X-rays are typically
  taken to rule out a fracture that is not visible
  on initial examination, such as an undisplaced
  fracture of the distal radius (the bone between
  the elbow and thumb). CT scans can be useful if
  there is doubt about whether a joint surface has
  been fractured, or if surgery is being considered.

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• If you have broken your wrist, the doctor will
  first determine the severity of the break. He or
  she will then recommend the most appropriate
  treatment option for wrist fracture. The
  treatment options are
• Cast - Casts are used to treat a broken wrist
  when the fracture is mild, and it involves only a
  small part of your bone. The cast is a hard shell
  that covers your entire hand and wrist area. It
  helps to keep everything in place while your
  bones heal. A cast must be worn for at least 6
  weeks, but it can be worn for up to 8 weeks if
  necessary.

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• Surgery (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) -
  Surgery is used to treat a broken wrist when
  there's a lot of damage or if you have other
  injuries too like ligament tears or tendon
  injuries attached to your fractured wrist
  bone(s).
• Brace - A brace is a device that is used to
  immobilize and support your wrist fracture while
  it heals. The brace will be fitted to your body
  and will be worn for up to 8 weeks after the
  injury occurs.
• Splint - A splint is a device that is used to
  immobilize a broken wrist while it heals by
  either being worn over top of a cast or by itself
  if there's no cast in place yet. A splint is also
  known as an orthopedic splint or an orthopedic
  cast which can be custom-made by an orthotist
  specifically for each patient depending on their
  injury needs, size and shape of their body parts
  and other factors.

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Wrist injuries are no joke and they need to be
taken seriously by the patient and their doctors
to ensure that they will heal as fast and as well
as possible. Wrist injuries are usually a result
of an accident or if someone is falling down
etc.. The best way to heal a wrist injury is to
see your doctor right away. If you have any
additional questions about wrist injuries please
don't hesitate to contact with our doctors. If
you have any additional questions please feel
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