Surgical correction for ulnocarpal abutment syndrome after malunited distal radius fracture remains controversial. We reviewed sixteen patients (7 men, 9 women) who underwent isolated ulnar-shortening osteotomy for ulnar wrist pain as their main complaint. Mean age was 48 years. The range of flexion-extension increased from 81 degrees to 103 degrees, and range of supination-pronation from 120 d...

Scaphoid stress fractures are rare injuries that have been described in young, high-level athletes who exhibit repetitive loading with the wrist in extension. We present a case of an occult scaphoid stress fracture in a 22-year-old female Division I collegiate shot-putter. She was successfully treated with immobilization in a thumb spica splint for 6 weeks. Loaded wrist extension activities can...

In searching for the 'ideal' muscle relaxant for use with intravenous regional anaesthesia, muscle relaxation was assessed with and without the addition of Atracurium to Bier's Block in four volunteers. This was followed by a clinical study of 36 patients with wrist fractures to confirm the drug's safety and examine the possible clinical advantages of using a muscle relaxant. The addition of 2 ...

“ One consolation only remains, that the limb will at some remote period again enjoy perfect freedom in all its motions and be completely exempt from pain : the deformity, however, will remain undiminished through life.” This was the prognosis given to patients with untreated “ Fractures of the Carpal Extremity of the Radius “ by Abraham Colles in 1814. He then proceeded to describe how the fra...

Wrist torus fractures in children are a frequent reason for Emergency Department (ED) visits. Torus fractures traditionally were treated with a backslab cast in the Children's ED and then referred to the Fracture Clinic. Guidelines were developed in order to standardise the care for children who attended the ED with a torus fracture. All patients who were seen & treated by the Advanced Nurse Pr...

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the degree of straightness of the wrist joint, depending on the use of a wrist splint while opening a bottle cap. Its results may provide data for later studies on preventing accidents at workplaces and improving efficiency. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty Male and Female in their twenties who did not have hand-related diseases, fractures, or history that...

Disorders of the distal radioulnar joint are a major source of ulnar-sided wrist pain. Fortunately, our understanding of the anatomy, joint mechanics, and pathophysiology of this area has increased greatly in recent years, making resolution of many of these problems feasible. In most cases, an accurate diagnosis can be made, and successful treatment can then be prescribed. This review covers va...

Abstract Background The present study examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and risk for fragility fractures in postmenopausal Korean women. Methods Among subjects who participated 4th Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (2008–2009), 2114 women ? 40 years of age were included. BMI was based on standards set by Society Study Obesity, as follows: < 18.5 kg/m 2 ...

In an earlier study we have proposed a scaphoid decision-protocol in order to improve diagnostic accuracy in case of suspected scaphoid fractures. This pilot study evaluated this protocol. In this pilot study (n = 31) most cases with clinical suspicion of scaphoid fractures reached a positive test result on the combined 7 clinical tests (93.5%). Using this test combination, no scaphoid fracture...

The wrist is a common injury site for snowboarders who often fall onto an outstretched hand. Wrist protectors are worn by some to prevent injuries attenuating impact forces and limiting extension. This paper presents bespoke pendulum test device impacting when fitted surrogate. rig can replicate risk scenarios, while measuring temporal extension angles. Results from testing 12 snowboarding pres...