Wrist Fracture experts in san antonio
What is a wrist fracture?
The wrist is made up of two forearm bones, the radius and ulna, as well as eight small carpal bones. When a wrist fracture occurs, one or more of these bones are cracked or broken — it can involve any of these bones and can range from minor cracks to more severe breaks.
A wrist fracture is usually caused by falling onto an outstretched hand, direct impact to the wrist, or other high-energy trauma. Symptoms of a wrist fracture can include:
Pain and Swelling: A fractured wrist often leads to immediate sharp or throbbing pain. In addition to swelling around the injured area, fractures are often accompanied by pain.
Limited Range of Motion: A fracture can make it difficult or painful to move your wrist, especially when grasping or rotating your hand.
Deformity/Misalignment: There may be an unnatural bend or twist in your wrist.
Bruising & Discoloration: The injured area might exhibit bruising or discoloration which is a typical response to a fracture.
Tenderness to Touch: A fractured wrist can be sensitive to touch.
Difficulty Bearing Weight: Lifting objects or pushing against surfaces involving your wrist might be difficult for you.
What Are the treatment optons for a wrist fracture?
The treatment approach to a wrist fracture is influenced by various factors, such as:
The type of fracture, whether it's displaced, unstable, or open.
Your age, occupation, hobbies, activity level, and whether it involves your dominant hand.
Your overall general health.
The presence of any other concurrent injuries.
Common approaches include casting or splinting to immobilize the wrist, surgical interventions like open reduction and internal fixation using screws or plates for complex fractures, and more. If left untreated or not treated appropriately, wrist fractures can cause long-term pain, limited movement, and other complications. It’s important to schedule an appointment with a physician as soon as possible if you think you fractured your wrist.
why come to The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio for your wrist fracture?
When you visit us at The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of San Antonio, you will find a fine-tuned team ready to take care of you. Your physicians have over 100 years of collective experience and represent multiple generations and training backgrounds. In addition to your surgeons, you may meet one of our hand surgery fellows. Each fellow is a fully trained orthopaedic or plastic surgeon who has completed 5 to 7 years of surgical training after graduation from medical school and has chosen to spend an additional year in training to study hand surgery. In addition to the physicians, you will meet various staff members. From the front desk staff and Medical Assistants (MA’s) to the x-ray and cast technicians, each is committed to taking care of you.
Meet OUr Physicians
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![Dr. David P. Green, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
David P. Green, M.D.
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![Dr. Mark Bagg, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Mark Bagg, M.D.
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![Dr. David W. Person, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
David W. Person, M.D., FACS.
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![Dr. Ramesh C. Srinivasan, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Ramesh C. Srinivasan, M.D.
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![Dr. David P. Green, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon]()
Kunj Desai, M.D., FACS.
Other hand & wrist Related Issues we can help with
DeQuervain’s Tendinitis
Dupuytren’s Disease
Flexor Tendon Laceration
Distal Radius Fractures
Did you know we offer in-house therapy?
Hand therapy is a merging of occupational and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, hand therapists provide therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb in order to enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.
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