Definition A patellar fracture is a broken kneecap that can result from a variety of causes, including falls, direct trauma, and sudden twisting movements. The patella fractures occur mainly due to either a direct hit or the indirect consequence of a strong quadriceps pull or overstress on the extensor mechanism common in sports players. Indirect…
What is a Distal Radius Fracture? A distal radius fracture, also called a wrist fracture, is a crack in the part of the radius bone which is near the wrist. clinical manifestations present of pain, bruising, and instantaneous-onset swelling. The ulna bone may even be broken. In younger individuals, these fractures commonly happen during sports…
What is a Proximal Radial Head Fracture? A proximal radial head fracture is a type of elbow fracture that occurs when the upper part of the radius bone in the forearm breaks near the elbow joint. This type of injury is commonly caused by falls onto an outstretched arm or direct impact to the elbow….
Definition A supracondylar humerus fracture is a fracture of the distal humerus slightly above where the elbow joint is situated. The fracture is generally transverse or oblique in type and occurs above the medial and lateral condyles and epicondyles of the humerus. This fracture pattern is fairly infrequent in adults but is most common in…
Introduction Hook Of The Hamate Fracture is infrequent and underreported. These types of injuries are usually misdiagnosed or sometimes mistaken for simple wrist sprains. Delayed diagnosis is common. The hamate is a triangular-formed bone that forms a portion of the distal carpal row, communicating with the capitate (radially), triquetrum (proximally), and fifth and fourth metacarpals…
A scaphoid (navicular) fracture is a crack in one of the small bones (carpal bones) of the wrist. This kind of fracture happens most frequently later a fall onto an outstretched hand. sign and symptoms of a scaphoid fracture generally involved swelling and wrist pain just below the base of the thumb. Pinching, grasping, pushing,…
Introduction What is an Avulsion fracture of The Hip? What are the Causes of the Avulsion Fracture of the Hip? Children Dancers Symptoms of Avulsion Fracture of the Hip Diagnosis Misdiagnosis can cause Treatment of Avulsion Fracture of the Hip Treatment usually involves Medical treatment surgical treatment of Avulsion Fracture of the Hip Open reduction…
A Colle’s fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. Complications may include damage to the median nerve. It typically occurs as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand. Other names: Colle’s…
What is a Fracture? A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound, fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause the weakening of the bones. A…
