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Bartons Fracture

Definition:
Intra-articular fracture of the distal radius with dislocation of the radiocarpal joint.
Symptoms:
  • Decreased ROM of the wrist and hand
  • Swelling of the wrist
  • Weakness in the wrist and hand
Causes:
  • Fall on an extended and pronated wrist
Treatment:
  • Surgical intervention
  • Progress to ROM and stretching
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening