Fracture of Distal End of the Radius
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the distal end of the radius.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the wrist
- Swelling in the wrist
- Loss of ROM in the wrist
- Bruising
- Possible deformity in the wrist
Causes:
- Direct blow
- Fall onto outstretched hand
- Osteoporosis
Treatment:
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Slips Rocker On Dina Disc
Wrist Extensor Stretch At Wall
Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
Phase 2
Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Phase 3
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Eccentric Wrist Extension
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