Medical articles of Wrist fracture

06/09/2024
Miss Alice Bremner-Smith
Consultant hand and wrist surgeon
Scaphoid Fractures: Understanding diagnosis and treatment
A scaphoid fracture refers to a fracture of the scaphoid bone, one of the small carpal bones located on the thumb side of the wrist. This type of injury commonly occurs due to a fall onto an outstretched hand and is particularly prevalent in sports or activities where falls are common, such as skateboarding or football. Here to provide an expert look at this topic is highly-respected Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon Miss Alice Bremner-Smith.
20/05/2024
Mr Angelos Assiotis
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Broken wrist: what are my treatment options?
A broken wrist is a fracture of one or more of the bones in the wrist, most commonly the distal radius. It typically results from a fall onto an outstretched hand and causes pain, swelling, and sometimes deformity. Treatment varies from casting to surgery, depending on fracture severity. Leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Angelos Assiotis provides a guide to the symptoms and surgical options for treating wrist fractures.
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20/12/2019
Miss Tanaya Sarkhel
Orthopaedic Surgeon
New to snowboarding? Look after your hands and wrists
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon and hand and wrist expert, Miss Tanaya Sarkhel, highlights the most common wrist injuries suffered by snowboarders and how you can avoid them this winter when you’re out on the slopes.
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11/12/2019
Professor Ali Ghoz
Orthopaedic Surgeon
What are the most common cycling injuries?
Unexpected cycling injuries are very common and can affect a wide range of body parts. Professor Ali Ghoz, a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, has rounded up the most common injuries and advises on how to treat and prevent them.
04/11/2019
Mr James Nicholl
Hand and wrist surgeon
How did I develop arthritis in my wrist?
Arthritis may seem simple, but it’s a complex condition and can develop in many ways. It’s not uncommon, however, for a patient to develop symptoms a long time after they've injured their wrist. Mr James Nicholl, an orthopaedic surgeon based in Tunbridge Wells, explains how trauma can lead to arthritis and the ways in which we can manage this condition.
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27/09/2019
Mr Peter Peev
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Fracture recovery: tips from an expert
A fracture is the most common injury seen by orthopaedic specialists and can affect any bone in the body. After impact from a great force, exceeding the energy a bone can absorb, a fracture is likely to occur. Mr Peter Peev, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, describes the various types of bone fractures and offers our readers some tips on how to speed up the recovery process.
20/06/2019
Mr James Nicholl
Hand and wrist surgeon
What can cause a broken wrist?
Fractures of the wrist are one of the most common fractures to occur and they happen in all age groups. There are different bones in the wrist which can be fractured. Mr James Nicholl, a top hand and wrist surgeon, explains what a broken wrist feels like, the different types and how they must be treated.
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07/08/2018
Mr Christopher James
Orthopaedic Surgeon
5 Q&As on carpal tunnel syndrome
Constantly feeling pins and needles in the hands, particularly at night? These symptoms could indicate the common nerve condition carpal tunnel syndrome. Top orthopaedic surgeon Mr Christopher James, an expert in hand and wrist surgery, explains more...
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20/08/2017
Written by Top Doctors
Common wrist injuries - how do they happen, and how are they treated?
Wrist injuries affect mobility and all activities involving effort with our hands, implying a functional limitation on day-to-day tasks. The most frequent reasons for consultations for wrist pain can be grouped based on their most common causes.
24/02/2017
Written by Top Doctors
What should I do if I have a wrist injury?
Find out about the possible causes for wrist pain, and what to do if you injure your wrist.