How Are Carpal Fractures Treated?
Published: Mar 23, 2024
Medically reviewed by Hugo Benalcazar, Northwestern University on March 23rd, 2024.
Treating carpal fractures involves careful steps to ensure proper healing and restored function. Discover the typical treatment procedures for these injuries.
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Initial Steps in Treatment
Immediate care for carpal fractures includes immobilizing the wrist with a splint or cast. This prevents further injury and helps manage pain, often with ice and over-the-counter pain relievers.
Advanced Treatment Options
For fractures not healing properly, surgical intervention may be necessary. Surgery can realign bones and fixate them with screws or plates to ensure proper healing.
Rehabilitation and Recovery
Post-treatment rehabilitation is crucial for regaining full wrist function. Physical therapy exercises focus on restoring range of motion and strength, helping patients return to normal activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Immobilizing the wrist with a splint or cast.
Surgery is needed for fractures that don't heal properly.
Rehabilitation focuses on restoring motion and strength.
Key Takeaways
Effective treatment and rehabilitation are key to a full recovery from carpal fractures.
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References
Geissler WB, Slade JF. Fractures of the carpal bones. In: Green's Operative Hand Surgery, 6th ed, Wolfe SW, Hotchkiss RN, Pederson WC, Kozin SH (Eds), Churchill Livingstone, 2011.
Kaewlai R, Avery LL, Asrani AV, et al. Multidetector CT of carpal injuries: anatomy, fractures, and fracture-dislocations. Radiographics 2008; 28:1771.
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