Distal radius fracture physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]

Overview

Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance]. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].

OR

The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].

Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for swelling, bruises, ecchymosis and deformity of the wrist.

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with distal radius fracture usually appears well.

Vital Signs

• Weak pulse may be seen when associated with polytrauma.
• Low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure may be present due to compound fracture with blood loss.

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with distal radius fracture includes:
  • Bruises
  • Ecchymosis

HEENT

• HEENT examination of patients with distal radius fracture is usually normal.

Neck

• Neck examination of patients with distal radius fracture is normal.

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with distal radius fracture is usually normal.

Heart

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with distal radius fracture is usually normal.

Abdomen

• Abdominal examination of patients with distal radius fracture is usually normal.

Back

• Back examination of patients with distal radius fracture is usually normal.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with distal radius fracture is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with distal radius fracture is usually normal.
• However, some patients may develop neuropraxia of the superficial branch of the radial nerve (Wartenberg's syndrome) and median nerve resulting in decreased sensation of thumb, index and middle finger.

Extremities

• Wrist examination of patients with distal radius fracture include:
  • Swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Dinner fork deformity
  • Restricted range of motion
  • Tingling and decreased sensation of thumb, index and middle finger