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I broke my wrist in aug, 2012.that was fixed but the ulna protrudes out, my hand is crooked?
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Any pain?: The head of the ulna can be prominent after a broken wrist. I you are not having any pain i would recommend observation. You do have options if you are having pain.
Answered 5/5/2014
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Common: Unfortunately, this can be a common occurrence after a wrist fracture. The prominent ulna can be a result of two issues. First, malalignment of the radius bone can cause the ulna to be more prominent. Second, wrist fractures can sometimes cause instability of the distal radioulnar joint (druj). This can cause a prominent ulna too. I would recommend an evaluation by an orthopaedic hand surgeon.
Answered 3/21/2013
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