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🪛 Broken Wrist - From Fall to Recovery . Distal radius fractures are the most common upper extremity injury (>450,000/yr in the US). Whether from a simple fall or high-impact trauma, proper treatment is crucial for optimal recovery. Non-surgical treatment may be appropriate if: - Fracture alignment is acceptable - Bones are minimally displaced #WristFracture - You’re >65 with lower activity demands . Surgical intervention may become necessary when: - Bones are significantly displaced #HandSurgery - Joint surface is involved - You’re younger or highly active - Fracture is unstable Surgical options include: - Volar locking plates (most common, allows earlier motion) - External fixation (uses pins/frame outside the skin) - Percutaneous pinning (less invasive option for simple fractures) 🔩 Timing matters: Research shows better outcomes when surgery is performed within 7 dys of injury and early intervention typically means easier procedures + better reduction quality. . ⬇️ SHARE your #WristInjury experience & tips #OrthopedicSurgery
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