What are the three eponymous classifications of a distal radius fracture?
This article will name and focus on the three most common eponymous distal radius fracture types, the Colles’ fracture, the Smith’s fracture, and the Barton’s fracture. The Colles’ fractures are the most common type of wrist fracture, accounting for 90% of all distal radius fractures.
What is the commonest mode of injury in distal radius fractures?
Low energy injury (usually fall from standing height) is the usual cause of distal end radius fracture (66 to 77% of cases). High energy injuries accounts for 10% of wrist fractures.
What is the classification of the radius?
Frykman classification
| Radius Fracture | Ulna Fracture | |
|---|---|---|
| Absent | Present | |
| Extra-articular | I | II |
| Intra-articular involving radiocarpal joint | III | IV |
| Intra-articular involving DRUJ (distal radio-ulnar joint) | V | VI |
What is an unstable distal radius fracture?
According to this definition, a distal radius fracture is unstable if three or more of the following factors are present: dorsal angulation exceeding 20°; dorsal comminution; intra-articular radiocarpal fracture; associated ulnar fracture; and age over 60 years.
What is a foosh?
FOOSH is an unusual term for what’s known as “fall on an outstretched hand.” It’s one of the most common injuries seen in the Emergency Room, and can have a long-term effect on your fingers, hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders.
Does a distal radius fracture require surgery?
When a distal radius fracture is complex or unstable, it will most likely require a surgical approach to ensure the fracture stays in place during the healing process.
What is a Smith’s fracture?
A Smith fracture is a break to the end of the radius. The end part of the bone, which forms part of the wrist joint, is displaced or angled in the direction of the palm of the hand. Often, this injury occurs by a fall to the back of a flexed wrist but can occur in any fall to an outstretched hand.
What is a Pott’s fracture?
A Pott’s fracture is a fracture affecting one or both of the malleoli. During activities such as landing from a jump (volleyball, basketball) or when rolling an ankle, a certain amount of stress is placed on the tibia and fibula and the ankle joint.
