Hand and Wrist

Question 1

Wrist fracture along the forearm of the distal radius

Treated with a cast, unless it’s displaced, which requires reduction

Answer 1

Colle’s Fracture

Caused by breaking a fall with outstretched arms when on a hard surface

Question 2

Fracture of the distal radius bone

Treated with a cast, unless it’s displaced, which requires reduction

Answer 2

Smith’s Fracture

Cause by falling on flexed wrists

Question 3

Fracture of the scaphoid bone

Treated with a cast

Answer 3

Scaphoid Fracture

Often caused by FOOSH (fall on outstretched hand)

Question 4

Fracture of one or more metacarpal bones

Treated by immobilizing the hand or using a splint

Answer 4

Boxer’s Fracture

Caused by punching something with a closed fist

Question 5

Inflammation of extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus tendons

Treated by immobilizing the thumb or using a splint

Answer 5

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Causes are not known, but generally believed to be related to repetitive use and strain

Question 6

Is the necrosis of the lunate bone

Depends on the stage of the disease; if the bone is still mostly there, revascularization is usually attempted, but if it’s disintegrated, wrist fusion is usually the only option

Answer 6

Keinbock’s Disease

Exact cause is unknown, but genetics are believed to play a role