Wrist Fracture
A sudden slip, a fall, a sports mishap – wrist fractures can strike when least expected, causing pain and disrupting our daily lives. As distressing as they may be, wrist fractures are not uncommon, and seeking the right diagnosis and treatment is essential for a swift and effective recovery.
Whether you’re seeking treatment for a broken wrist, considering wrist fracture surgery, or exploring options for arthroscopic wrist surgery, you’ve come to the right place.
Read on to learn about the common symptoms and your options for wrist fracture treatment in Dubai.
Hand Fractures
A hand fracture is a break in one of the bones in the hand, including the fingers’ small bones (phalanges) and the long bones in the palm (metacarpals). It can result from falls, crush injuries, twisting, or sports-related impacts.
They can lead to pain, swelling, and limited hand function. While most hand fractures can be treated effectively without the need for surgery, some cases require surgery essentially.
In this article, we will delve into the different aspects of hand fractures and explore the treatment options available in Dubai.
Scaphoid Fracture
Scaphoid fractures are the commonest carpal fracture yet a potentially serious injury resulting in considerable disability (non-union / arthritis) if inadequately treated. Scaphoid fractures are commonly missed partly because the clinical signs are often unimpressive and 25 % of initial XRs will fail to show a scaphoid fracture when there is one. The scaphoid has a poor blood supply which is why even in fit and healthy patients it sometimes fails to heal. Smoking is considered a poor prognostic factor for scaphoid union.
If a scaphoid fracture is suspected an MRI scan may be necessary to confirm if X-rays are not 100% diagnostic.