Fractures: A Closer Look
Fractures are broken bones. In older patients, fractures are often the result of a fall, either onto an outstretched hand or directly onto the injured body part. In younger patients, fractures are often caused by a high energy injury, such as a motor vehicle accident or contact sports injury. Fractures often cause pain, swelling, and bruising at the break site.
More basic information regarding fractures
Radial Head
Radial head fractures are the most common fractures in the elbow. It is important to have an evaluation from your provider to determine the proper treatment for your fracture.
More information regarding radial head fractures
Distal Humerus
Distal humerus fractures are a less common fracture that can occur. It is important to have an evaluation from your provider to determine the proper treatment for your fracture.
More information regarding distal humerus fractures
Olecranon
Olecranon fractures can occur when you fall directly onto a bend elbow or with a direct blow to the olecranon (the “point” at the back of the elbow when the elbow is bent). It is important to have an evaluation from your provider to determine the proper treatment for your fracture. Make an appointment to further discuss your specific problem.
More information regarding distal olecranon fractures
Forearm
Radius/Ulna
The forearm or the portion of the arm between the elbow and the wrist is composed of two bones, the radius and ulna. Several different types of fractures can occur to one or both of these bones depending on the mechanism of the injury. It is important to have an evaluation from your provider to determine the proper treatment for your fracture.
More information regarding forearm fractures
Wrist
Radius or Any Other Bones, ie Scaphoid
The wrist is composed of 8 bones (called carpal bones) and two forearm bones (radius and ulna). A number of different types of fractures can occur to the wrist depending on the mechanism of the injury. It is important to have an evaluation from your provider to determine the proper treatment for your fracture.
More information regarding wrist fractures
Fingers
Fingers, or commonly called the “lesser joints” in the hand, can be broken from trauma to the hand. A number of different types of fractures can occur to the fingers depending on the mechanism of the injury. It is important to have an evaluation from your provider to determine the proper treatment for your fracture.
More basic information regarding finger fractures
More detailed information regarding finger fractures
For more specific information, please check with your provider.
Make an appointment here to discuss your specific problem further.
Source and for more information: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Source and for additional information: American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
