What are three possible signs and symptoms of a distal radial fracture?

What are the symptoms of a distal radius fracture?

• Immediate pain with tenderness when touched.
• Bruising and swelling around the wrist.
• Deformity — the wrist being in an odd position.

How do you know if you have a distal radius fracture?

Signs and Symptoms of A Distal Radius Fracture

1. Immediate sharp pain after the accident takes place.
2. You may experience abnormal swelling and tenderness in the wrist immediately that only worsens.
3. A numbness that doesn’t allow you to move your fingers or hand.
4. Deformed forearm or wrist.

Can you have a distal radius fracture and not know it?

In many cases, distal radius fractures can be fairly obvious, causing wrist deformity and/or severe swelling. Other symptoms can be more subtle and mistaken for a milder injury, like a sprain.

How long does a non displaced wrist fracture take to heal?

Hand and wrist fractures often heal in 4-6 weeks whereas a tibia fracture may take 20 weeks or more.

When does a distal radius fracture need surgery?

If the bones loses alignment or slips, surgery may be required. Broken wrists treated non-operatively are usually casted for 6 weeks. The cast is then removed, patients are given a removable wrist brace and physical therapy is started to help patients regain their range of motion.

Can you move your hand with a radius fracture?

Some people can still move or use the hand or wrist even if there is a broken bone. Swelling or a bone out of place can make the wrist appear deformed. There is often pain right around the break and with finger movement.

How do you tell if your wrist is fractured?

A broken wrist might cause these signs and symptoms:

1. Severe pain that might worsen when gripping or squeezing or moving your hand or wrist.
2. Swelling.
3. Tenderness.
4. Bruising.
5. Obvious deformity, such as a bent wrist.

What are the Symptoms of a hairline fracture of the wrist?

The quick answer is the symptoms of hairline fractures of the wrist are pain(sharp or achy), swelling, bruising and lack of function of the wrist. Wrist fractures can occur with a fall on an outstretched arm, or a forceful impact such as a car accident.

What does a wrist fracture feel like?

Signs and Symptoms of a Wrist Fracture You may have difficulty using your hands or wrist along with numbness and tingling in the fingers. There may be pain as you try to move your fingers, especially when trying to grip an object. Bruising is also a very common symptom associated with wrist fractures.

Can you still move your wrist with a fracture?

Some people can still move or use the hand or wrist even if there is a broken bone. Swelling or a bone out of place can make the wrist appear deformed. There is often pain right around the break and with finger movement. Sometimes the fingers tingle or feel numb at the tips.