A broken wrist, or wrist fracture, is a common injury that can affect any of the 10 bones that make up your forearm and wrist. The radius is most often affected. Falls on an outstretched hand are …

2022年6月29日 · If you think you might have a broken wrist, see a doctor immediately, especially if you have numbness, swelling or trouble moving your fingers. A delay in diagnosis and …

For starters, broken wrists tend to hurt more than sprained wrists. If your wrist is broken, you’ll likely feel severe pain. Sprains can cause some tenderness and pain, but sometimes they may …

2022年6月29日 · The diagnosis of a broken wrist generally includes a physical exam of the affected hand and X-rays. Other imaging tests. Sometimes, other imaging tests can give your …

Wrist fractures may occur when enough force is applied to the wrist, such as when falling down onto an outstretched hand. Severe injuries may occur from a more forceful injury, such as a …

A broken wrist usually causes immediate pain, tenderness, bruising, and swelling. In many cases, the wrist hangs in an odd or bent way (deformity). In very severe fractures, the nerve(s) to the …

When the radius breaks near the wrist, it is called a distal radius fracture. The break usually happens due to falling on an outstretched or flexed hand. It can also happen in a car accident, …

The distal radius (wrist) is one of the most common bones to break. The distal (lower end) of your forearm makes up part of the wrist. There are several smaller bones that make up the other …

A wrist fracture is a common injury usually caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. Find out about the different types of broken wrist e.g. Colles fractures ... can lead to a stress fracture in …

What is a wrist fracture? The wrist joint connects the hand to the forearm. A wrist fracture can mean that a person has broken one of the small (carpal) bones in this joint or, more …