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• Smith's fracture
  == Smith's Fracture == ...' fracture''', is a type of [[fracture]] of the [[distal radius]] of the [[wrist]].
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• Ulna fracture
  == Ulna Fracture == ...ius]], makes up the antebrachium, the area between the [[elbow]] and the [[wrist]].
  1 KB (218 words) - 23:21, 8 February 2024
• Radius fracture
  == Radius Fracture == ...[[forearm]]. The radius bone runs from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.
  2 KB (233 words) - 17:25, 9 February 2024
• Smith fracture
  == Smith Fracture == ...), also known as a '''reverse Colles' fracture''', is a specific type of [[fracture]] of the [[distal radius]].
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• Colles' fracture
  '''Colles' Fracture''' ...with dorsal (posterior) and radial displacement of the wrist and hand. The fracture is named after Abraham Colles (1773–1843), an Irish surgeon, who first de
  2 KB (223 words) - 20:32, 9 February 2024
• Busch fracture
  == Busch Fracture == ...rs in the [[scaphoid bone]], one of the small bones in the [[wrist]]. This fracture is named after the German surgeon [[August Karl Gustav Bier]], who first de
  2 KB (242 words) - 23:56, 8 February 2024
• Colles fracture
  '''Colles Fracture''' ...with dorsal (posterior) and radial displacement of the wrist and hand. The fracture is named after Abraham Colles (1773–1843), an Irish surgeon, who first de
  2 KB (234 words) - 16:57, 9 February 2024
• Barton's fracture
  == Barton's fracture == '''Barton's fracture''' (pronounced: /ˈbɑːrtənz ˈfrækʧər/) is a type of [[fracture]] that affects the [[distal radius]]. It was first described by the British
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• Scaphoid fracture
  == Scaphoid Fracture == ...t involves a break in the [[scaphoid bone]], one of the small bones in the wrist. The term "scaphoid" comes from the Greek word "skaphos," which means "boat
  2 KB (265 words) - 11:51, 10 February 2024
• Distal radius fracture
  '''Distal Radius Fracture''' ...a '''Colles' fracture''' or '''broken wrist''', is a common type of [[bone fracture]] that occurs in the [[radius]], one of the two bones in the [[forearm]].
  2 KB (260 words) - 21:58, 13 February 2024
• Galeazzi fracture
  == Galeazzi Fracture == ...f the [[ulna]] at the wrist, where the radius and ulna come together. This fracture is named after the Italian surgeon, [[Riccardo Galeazzi]], who first descri
  2 KB (275 words) - 11:42, 10 February 2024
• Hand fracture
  == Hand Fracture == A '''Hand Fracture''' (pronunciation: /hænd fræk.tʃər/) is a medical condition that involv
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• Bennett's fracture
  == Bennett's Fracture == '''Bennett's fracture''' (pronounced: BEN-its FRAK-chur) is a type of [[fracture]] that occurs at the base of the thumb, specifically affecting the first [[
  2 KB (256 words) - 17:50, 7 February 2024
• Gartland & Werley classification
  ...orthopedic surgeons who contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of distal radius fractures. ...ication system is based on the anatomical and radiological features of the fracture. It is divided into four categories:
  2 KB (237 words) - 19:55, 7 February 2024
• Boxer
  ...nced: /ˈbɒksər/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a type of fracture commonly seen in individuals who engage in fist fights or boxing. The term ...used by punching a hard object with a closed fist, hence the name "Boxer's Fracture".
  2 KB (261 words) - 04:33, 4 February 2024
• Metacarpal bone
  ...ˈkärpəl/), from the Greek ''meta'' meaning "after" and ''carpus'' meaning "wrist", is one of the five long bones in the [[hand]]. ...a head (distal end). The base articulates with the [[carpal bones]] of the wrist. The head articulates with the [[proximal phalanges]] of the fingers.
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• Capitate
  ...eight carpal bones in the human wrist. It is located in the center of the wrist and articulates with the third metacarpal bone. The capitate bone is roughl ...ist. However, when they do occur, they can lead to significant disability. Treatment typically involves immobilization and, in some cases, surgery.
  1 KB (194 words) - 04:46, 5 February 2024
• Triquetral
  ...um''' (pronounced: tri-KWET-rum), is one of the eight small bones in the [[wrist]] known as the [[carpal bones]]. It is located on the ulnar side of the han ...uetral fracture, which can cause pain, swelling, and limited wrist motion. Treatment typically involves immobilization with a cast or splint, but surgery may be
  1 KB (191 words) - 14:50, 6 February 2024
• Gilula's lines
  ...hree curved, parallel lines seen on a [[Posteroanterior]] (PA) view of the wrist on an X-ray. These lines are formed by the proximal and distal rows of the ...r distortion of these lines suggests a possible carpal bone dislocation or fracture.
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• Jammed finger
  === Treatment === Treatment for a jammed finger typically involves [[Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevat
  2 KB (263 words) - 22:47, 8 February 2024

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