1.Wrist Fractures:

These fractures results from a fall on the outstretched hand

Most commonly seen in elderly females.

Treatment:

Treatment depends on many factors, including:

• Type of fracture, whether it is displaced or undisplaced.
• Age, job, hobbies, activity level and if it is your “dominant hand”.
• Presence of other injuries.

Non-Operative Treatment:

• Padded splint.
• Cast application.

Surgery:

Fractures may be fixed with many devices

• Pins
• Plates
• External fixation

Recovery:

• Usually good.
• Severe wrist fractures results in arthritis.

Hand Fractures:

1.Metacarpal Fractures:

Management includes with conservative treatment with back slab.

Surgical options include K-wire and mini plates.

2.Hand Fractures:

Treated conservatively with buddy strapping.

Displaced fractures are treated with k-wires or screws & plates.