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Fracture Wrist

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the wrist.
Symptoms:
  • Wrist pain
  • Swelling
  • Deformity of the wrist
Causes:
  • Fall on outstretched hand
  • Osteoporosis
  • Direct blow
Treatment:
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening