Wrist Fracture
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Wrist Fracture Treatment
Treatment for a wrist fracture may include:
Elevation of the wrist
Rest:
Sling
Cold compresses
ACE wrap
Cast or splint for a wrist fracture
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Narcotic pain medication
Physical therapy for a wrist fracture
Occupational therapy for a wrist fracture
Surgery for a wrist fracture:
In order to repair fractured bones
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Wrist Fracture Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Topics:
Cast and splint problems
Wrist contusion
Wrist dislocation
Wrist injury
Wrist pain (bilateral)
Wrist pain (unilateral)
Wrist sprain
Wrist tendinitis
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Last Updated: Sep 3, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Wrist Fracture References:
Goldfarb CA, Ricci WM, Tull F, Ray D, Borrelli J Jr. Functional outcome after fracture of both bones of the forearm. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 Mar;87(3):374-9.
Kelsey JL, Prill MM, Keegan TH, Tanner HE, Bernstein AL, Quesenberry CP Jr, Sidney S. Reducing the risk for distal forearm fracture: preserve bone mass, slow down, and don't fall! Osteoporos Int. 2005 Jun;16(6):681-90.
Oskam J, Kingma J, Klasen HJ. Fracture of the distal forearm: epidemiological developments in the period 1971-1995. Injury. 1998 Jun;29(5):353-5.
