Wrist Fractures and Deformities

Question 1

Colles fracture

Answer 1

Complete fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement. This is the most
common type of wrist fracture.

Question 2

Smith’s fracture

Answer 2

complete fracture of the distal radius with palmar displacement.

Question 3

Bennet’s fracture

Answer 3

Fracture of the first metacarpal base.

Question 4

Median nerve injury produces carpal tunnel–like symptoms, such as

Answer 4

palmar numbness and numbness of first digit to half of the fourth digit, with generalized weakness and pain.

Question 5

Ulnar nerve injury results in

Answer 5

ulnar claw deformity and numbness of the ulnar side of the hand and the fifth and half of the fourth digits, with generalized weakness of the ulnar side of the hand and
pain.

Question 6

1. ROM is allowed in the ___ phase of healing and repair.
2. Exercises are used to facilitate movement and improve performance of the upper extremity;
   gliding exercises; and strengthening exercises, such as theraplast and use of hand exercises
3. Modalities (e.g., heat, ultrasound, cryotherapy, paraffin, TENS) are used to prepare tissues for work
   and assist with pain relief and tissue healing.

Answer 6

early

Question 7

Examples of home exercises for individuals with wrist injuries include

Answer 7

AROM with wrist extended and fingers flexed; blocking exercises; tendon and nerve

Question 8

_____ may be caused by a wrist fracture that results in compression of the median
nerve as it runs through the carpal tunnel; see the section on nerve injuries for more information.

Answer 8

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 9

The primary and most severe complication of distal radius fracture is ____

Answer 9

CRPS