Classically, the fractured distal portion will be dorsally displaced and angulated (“silver-fork deformity”); commonly referred to as Colles fracture
Other variations include:
Smith fr...
Elicit specific details regarding fall or trauma involved in high- or low-energy mechanism.
Comorbid conditions such as osteoporosis or malignancy
Key is to always describe...
Analgesia:
Adequate pain relief using oral and/or intravenous (IV) ...
Most patients should be reexamined and x-rays repeated in 3 to 5 days for nondisplaced and 2 to 3 days for displaced fractures to ensure fracture stability.
Splint...
Swelling and pain over the physis may indicate a physeal injury even with normal radiographs.
Physical exam and radiographic analysis are key to determining management of distal radius ...
Sign up for a 10-day FREE Trial now and receive full access to all content.