What is a distal radius fracture? A distal radius fracture refers to a broken wrist – they are one of the most common fractures sustained around the...
Why do I need hand therapy following a distal radius ORIF?
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Treating a Colles Fracture with hand therapy
Scenario: Max was snowboarding when he fell onto an outstretched hand and sustained an undisplaced distal radius fracture. Treating a Colles Fracture With Hand Therapy Distal radius fractures are a common injury, caused mainly by falling onto the hand. The most common type of distal radius fracture is a ‘colles’…
How do you treat a Metacarpal Spiral Fracture?
Scenario: Christopher was using a drill at work. The drill bit grabbed and twisted his whole hand. He sustained a 4th metacarpal spiral shaft fracture and when he bends his finger it crosses over the middle finger. Treating a Metacarpal Spiral Fracture The metacarpal bones are the long bones in…
Broken Wrist (distal radius fracture)
QUESTION: A 51 year old female office worker tripped over at home and landed on her hand, sustaining a broken wrist. It is swollen and painful. What should she do? What Is a Broken Wrist? A Distal Radius Fracture is a fracture of the end of the radius near the wrist, and is commonly…
Volar Plate Injury
VOLAR PLATE INJURY – QUESTION: A 16 year old girl was playing basketball at school and injured her finger when trying to catch the ball. Her finger was pushed back into hyperextension. The middle knuckle is now swollen and she cannot bend her finger into a fist. What is the problem?…
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