Distal radius fracture history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishnu Vardhan Serla M.B.B.S. [2]

History and Symptoms

History

Patients usually present with a history of an injury and localized pain. They frequently also notice deformity of the wrist and swelling. Numbness of the hand can occur. Inability to use the hand is also common.

Injuries associated

Scaphoid fracture; wrist dislocation. Injuries to the elbow, humerus and shoulder are also common after a FOOSH (fall on out-stretched hand). Swelling and displacement can cause an acute carpal tunnel syndrome.