Radius fracture
Radius Fracture
A Radius Fracture (pronounced: /ˈreɪdiəs ˈfrækʧər/) is a common type of bone fracture that specifically involves the breakage of the radius bone, one of the two large bones of the forearm. The radius bone runs from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.
Etymology
The term "Radius Fracture" is derived from the Latin word "radius" meaning "ray" and the Latin word "fractura" meaning "a break".
Types of Radius Fracture
There are several types of radius fractures, including:
- Colles' Fracture: This is the most common type of radius fracture. It occurs near the wrist end of the radius bone.
- Smith's Fracture: This is a fracture of the distal radius with volar (palmar) displacement of the wrist and hand.
- Barton's Fracture: This is an intra-articular fracture of the distal radius with dislocation of the radiocarpal joint.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of a radius fracture include pain, swelling, and difficulty in moving the affected arm or wrist. In severe cases, there may be a visible deformity if the bone breaks through the skin.
Treatment
Treatment for a radius fracture may include immobilization with a cast or splint, pain management with analgesics, and in some cases, surgery may be required.
Related Terms
- Bone Fracture
- Forearm
- Radius Bone
- Colles' Fracture
- Smith's Fracture
- Barton's Fracture
- Cast
- Splint
- Analgesics
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radius fracture
- Wikipedia's article - Radius fracture
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