Question 1

what is the definition or description of: wrist fracture surgery?

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Wrist surgery: Wrist fracture surgery  is surgery on a fractured bone in the  wrist . These bones include the radius,  and ulna and the carpal bones which are the scaphoid, trapezium, trapezoid, lunate,  triquetrum, hamate, capitate and sometimes pisiform ( a wrist bone but  a sesamoid bone).

Question 2

how much does a wrist fracture surgery hurt?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Pain after any fracture depends on factors such as swelling  around the fracture ; if the fracture is stable and whether the fragments move. A well fixed fracture can become painfree in a short peiod of time even though it will take the time needed for it to heal.

Question 3

need tips on regaining mobility after wrist fracture/surgery?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy.: Talk to your physician about physical therapy. You may be a patient who would benefit from it.

Question 4

how soon will i be regaining mobility after wrist fracture/surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the severity of the fracture, the treatment you received and how soon you start therapy.  It can take a full year to reach maximum mobility.  But in most cases, most patients will gain functional mobility within 2-4 months.

Question 5

how long does a wrist fracture surgery take to heal?

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4-8 weeks: Most wrist fractures heal within 4-8 weeks, depending on the severity of the fracture and the treatment received.

Question 6

in which particular case surgery is required in wrist fracture if it is successfully placed after closed reduction and there is only a 1mm gap.

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: If the reduction is good, but we know from experience that fracture is unstable, also if the reductiono lost after casting . Those some of the coditions were surgery is required.

Question 7

i'm having wrist fracture, it is successful after closed reduction but some doctors suggest me a surgery, after closed reduction xray is my profile pic.

Accepted Answer

Sorry to say but it : Can't really be evaluated by your profile picture. Initial injury, definitive details regarding relative length, angles, step offs, joint shape, congruent, subluxation. Additional views even a ct scan  of the injured reduced  and x-rays comparing the normal wrist is used to assess need for surgery as well as your own goals, age and preferences. It is a discussion that needs to take all this in.

Question 8

communited wrist fracture no surgery, in cast 7wk & remove cast 6wks passed still cant make full fist & turn palm up pain.why? will the pain permanent

Accepted Answer

Hopefully not: Your wrist has been locked up so it now has to learn to move etc. I am not looking at xrays and don't know if the bones healed properly which may be a factor. You really need to ask you r orthopedist and discuss if physical therapy would be prudent.

Question 9

dx/complex wrist fracture thur. multiple fractures. in soft/hard splint. surgery this wk. now running low grade fever. is that normal before surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Please call your doctor about this, you might have an infection of some type. Be well.

Question 10

i have communited wrist fracture & now i have been told i have tendion damage the cortizone (hydrocortisone) shots did not work is surgery only option ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You sound like a young person who sustained
a severe wrist fracture
if you have tendon inflammation without a tear, i would try both shots and physical therapy
im not sure what surgery you are considering, 
but id get at least two opinions on this since
your info is a liitle vague.

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I'm having wrist fracture, it is successful after closed reduction but some doctors suggest me a surgery, after closed reduction xray is my profile pic.

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Communited wrist fracture no surgery, in cast 7wk & remove cast 6wks passed still cant make full fist & turn palm up pain.why? will the pain permanent

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Dx/complex wrist fracture thur. multiple fractures. in soft/hard splint. surgery this wk. now running low grade fever. is that normal before surgery?

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I have communited wrist fracture & now i have been told i have tendion damage the cortizone (hydrocortisone) shots did not work is surgery only option ?

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