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What is Distal radius fracture?
The radius is the larger of the two bones of the forearm. The end toward the wrist is called the distal end. A fracture of the distal radius occurs when the area of the radius near the wrist breaks. Distal radius fractures are very common. In fact, the radius is the most commonly broken bone in the arm.Specific types of distal radius fractures are Colles' fracture; Smith's fracture; Barton's fracture; Chauffeur's fracture
Questions and answers on "Distal radius fracture"
I recently fell and had a distal radius fracture - comminuted. I have been in a cast for a week, and the pain is increasing. The pain is in my...
MD Brief Answer:
Get xray done.
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query.
Pain after casting and after comminuted fractures is very common....
I had surgery for a distal radius fracture on 6/5/15 with internal fixation. I had hoped to fly on 6/22 on a 2-1/2 hr flight. One orthopod(hip and...
MD Brief Answer:
DVT is less liekly if you take stretch breaks.
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Thanks for posting your query.
After two weeks of surgery the...
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Regarding your leg - I am happy to hear that you did not suffer a compound fracture and that your surgeon was...
