Common Types:
- Distal Radius Fracture is a fracture that occurs in the big bone (radius) of the wrist.
- Scaphoid Fractures is the second most common wrist fracture.
- Metacarpal Fractures are also known as hand fractures.
- Phalanx Fractures are also known as finger fractures occurring at the proximal, middle, or distal phalanx.
- Boxer Fracture
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Boxer Fracture
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SYMPTOMS
- Swelling
- Tenderness or Pain
- Deformity or Reduction in Length
- Bruising
- Reduce Movement or Range of Motion
TREATMENT
- Casts, Splints, or Braces are used to set the fracture and allow the bone(s) to heal.
- Surgery may be required depending on the type of fracture and affected bones.