Fracture of the wrist or wrist
A wrist or wrist fracture occurs when one of the bones in the wrist or wrist is cracked or broken. These fractures most often occur when people try to save themselves during a fall and hit the ground with an outstretched hand.
Risk factors for a wrist or wrist fracture can be participation in certain sports, such as skateboarding or snowboarding, as well as a condition where the bones become thin and brittle (osteoporosis). Otherwise, the bones may not heal in the right direction, causing problems in everyday life: using a pen, buttoning a shirt. Early treatment will also reduce the level of inflammation and pain
A direct mechanical injury or collision may cause a fracture of the wrist or any bone in the wrist
- Fall down Falling on an outstretched hand is the most common cause of wrist or wrist fracture
- Sports injuries Wrist or wrist fractures develop as a result of participation in contact sports Such types of fractures also develop during participation in those sports in which the risk of falling on an outstretched hand is high. These are, for example: skating or snowboarding
- Traffic accidents The bones of the wrist and wrist may be broken into tendons after car accidents caused by driving at high speed This condition requires surgical intervention
Possible symptoms of wrist or wrist fractures:
- Severe pain that gets worse when gripping something hard with the wrist
- Swelling
- Pain to the touch
- Bruising
- Visible deformity, such as a bent wrist or crooked finger
- Sprained fingers or thumb and limited movement
- Bruning
