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Distal Radius Fracture

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Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Forearm-Wrist

Distal Radius Fracture (Wrist)

Common wrist fracture after a fall; many treated with reduction and casting/boot.

Pain/swelling deformity; decreased motion; X‑ray confirmation.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

Reduction if needed; cast/splint 4–6 weeks; elevation/ice; early finger motion; PT after immobilization.

6–8 weeks

2–3 months to moderate activity

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

Moderate if unstable/poorly aligned

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Unstable/irreducible fractures; intra‑articular displacement.

Light ADLs after immobilization

3–6 months to fuller function

Generally good with appropriate care

2–3 months to moderate activity

Predictors:

Generally good with appropriate care

Malunion/stiffness possible

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