Hand fracture

Hand Fracture

A Hand Fracture (pronunciation: /hænd fræk.tʃər/) is a medical condition that involves a break in one or more of the bones in the hand. The hand is composed of many small bones which can be fractured through direct force, such as from a fall, a crushing injury, or through twisting.

Etymology

The term "Hand Fracture" is derived from the Latin words "manus" meaning hand, and "fractura" meaning a break.

Types of Hand Fractures

There are several types of hand fractures, including:

• Boxer's Fracture: This is a fracture of the fifth metacarpal bones, and it's commonly caused by punching an object.

• Bennett's Fracture: This is a fracture of the base of the first metacarpal bone, near the wrist.

• Rolando's Fracture: This is a comminuted intra-articular fracture through the base of the first metacarpal bone.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a hand fracture can include pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, inability to move the finger or thumb, deformity of the finger or thumb, and numbness or tingling.

Treatment

Treatment for a hand fracture may include immobilization with a cast, splint, or brace, pain medication, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery.

Related Terms

• Metacarpal Bones
• Phalanges
• Carpal Bones
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Physical Therapy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Hand fracture
• Wikipedia's article - Hand fracture

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