Information About Hand & Wrist Fractures
Fractures are common injuries to the hand and wrist. Most people will sustain a broken bone of their hand or wrist at some point in their life. Find more information about hand and wrist fractures.
Bennett's Fracture of the Thumb
A Bennett fracture is a specific injury that occurs at the base of the thumb. A Bennett's fracture also involves the joint between the thumb and the wrist bones. Patients who sustain a Bennett fracture may need surgery to realign the bones and stabilize the joint.
A Bennett fracture is a specific injury that occurs at the base of the thumb. A Bennett's fracture also involves the joint between the thumb and the wrist bones. Patients who sustain a Bennett fracture may need surgery to realign the bones and stabilize the joint.
Hand Fractures
Hand fractures are common injuries that can occur in any of the small bones of the hand. Most broken bones in the hand can be treated with a simple cast, however in some cases hand fractures may require surgery for proper treatment.
Hand fractures are common injuries that can occur in any of the small bones of the hand. Most broken bones in the hand can be treated with a simple cast, however in some cases hand fractures may require surgery for proper treatment.
Wrist Fracture
A wrist fracture is a common orthopedic injury. Patients who sustain a broken wrist may be treated in a cast, or they may need surgery for the fracture.
A wrist fracture is a common orthopedic injury. Patients who sustain a broken wrist may be treated in a cast, or they may need surgery for the fracture.
Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture
A navicular fracture is caused by a fall or a direct blow to the wrist. This bone has an unusual blood supply which can cause healing problems.
A navicular fracture is caused by a fall or a direct blow to the wrist. This bone has an unusual blood supply which can cause healing problems.
Finger Fractures
Learn about finger fractures, also called broken fingers. Finger fractures are difficult problems and have several types of treatment depending on the exact injury.
Learn about finger fractures, also called broken fingers. Finger fractures are difficult problems and have several types of treatment depending on the exact injury.
Galeazzi Fracture
A Galeazzi fracture is a variant of an radius fracture of the forearm. In addition to the fracture of the radius, these patients also have an injury of the distal radio-ulnar joint of the wrist. Treatment of a Galeazzi fracture is with surgery to repair the radius fracture.
A Galeazzi fracture is a variant of an radius fracture of the forearm. In addition to the fracture of the radius, these patients also have an injury of the distal radio-ulnar joint of the wrist. Treatment of a Galeazzi fracture is with surgery to repair the radius fracture.
Boxer's Fracture
This fracture of the base of the small finger is commonly sustained by punching a wall or boxing without gloves.
This fracture of the base of the small finger is commonly sustained by punching a wall or boxing without gloves.
Colles' Fracture
A Colles' fracture is a particular type of wrist fracture. This particular fracture type is quite common and is usually treated in a cast.
A Colles' fracture is a particular type of wrist fracture. This particular fracture type is quite common and is usually treated in a cast.