Distal radius fractures: Difference between revisions
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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
*Most can be treated with orthopedic follow up within 1 week | |||
===Admit=== | |||
*[[Open fracture]] | |||
*Neuro-vascular compromise | |||
*Risk or concern for [[compartment syndrome]] | |||
*Patient is unable to function at home (e.g. uses walker with that arm) | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 19:16, 27 March 2018
Background
Distal radius fractures
- Colles' fracture
- Smith's fracture
- Barton's fracture
- Radial styloid fracture
- Distal radioulnar joint disruption
Distal radius fracture eponyms
| Eponyms | Description |
| Barton's | Fracture-dislocation of radiocarpal joint (with intra-articular fracture involving the volar or dorsal lip) |
| Chauffer's | Fracture of radial styloid |
| Colles' | Dorsally displaced, extra-articular fracture |
| Die-punch | Depressed fracture of the lunate fossa (articular surface) |
| Smith's | Volar displaced, extra-articular fracture |
Clinical Features
- Forearm trauma and pain
- Possible forearm deformity
Differential Diagnosis
Forearm Fracture Types
- Distal radius fractures
- Radia ulna fracture
- Isolated radius fracture (proximal)
- Isolated ulna fracture (i.e. nightstick)
- Monteggia fracture-dislocation
- Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
- Forearm fracture (peds)
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
- Most can be treated with orthopedic follow up within 1 week
Admit
- Open fracture
- Neuro-vascular compromise
- Risk or concern for compartment syndrome
- Patient is unable to function at home (e.g. uses walker with that arm)