Fracture of the distal epiphysis of the radius is very common in the entire population. In other words, the entire active population is susceptible to suffering this fracture, the most common mechanism of occurrence being a fall with the hand in extension or flexion. Source (drstefanescu.ro)>>
Recommendation
- See a doctor right away: It’s important to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. The doctor will examine the wrist, take X-rays and possibly other investigations.
- Wear a splint or cast: The splint or cast will help keep the bones in the correct position during healing.
- Avoid straining your wrist: Do not lift heavy objects or participate in activities that may put pressure on your wrist.
- Apply ice or cryotherapy solutions: Ice or Cryotherapy Brace-type solutions (Handfreeze, Ambelio, France) help reduce pain and swelling.
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- Take pain relievers: Your doctor may prescribe pain relievers to reduce pain.
Surgical or non-surgical treatment
Depending on the nature of the fracture, one can opt for surgical or non-surgical treatment. Nonsurgical treatment may involve immobilizing the fracture with a cast or brace, while surgical treatment may involve fixing the fracture with screws, plates, or other devices.
Surgical treatment
It may be necessary in the following situations:
- Complex fractures with large displacement
- Intra-articular fractures
- Open fractures
- Joint instability after fracture reduction
The type of surgery will depend on the severity of the fracture and the characteristics of the patient.
The intervention using the distal radius plate as an internal fixator is carried out as follows: The fracture is reduced and fixed with an anatomical titanium premular plate and screws.
The plates are of different shapes and sizes to fit any type of fracture and can stay forever because the whole system is CT/MRI compatible or if the patient chooses to have it removed after an optimal period of fracture consolidation. but with certain risks. Source ( drstefanescu.ro)>>
One of the most versatile solutions in the medical device landscape is The Vortex System (VDR). Polyaxial plate and screws, (Sanatmetal, Hungary), which have a simple, effective, intuitive tool, which helps the doctor enormously in the intervention and shortens the operative time.
The polyaxiality of plates and screws helps to adapt the implant as anatomically as possible to the type of fracture. The plates and screws are treated on the surface with an oxidative layer (anodization), which allows them not to „cold weld” over time and can be easily disassembled and removed, if the patient chooses or the doctor recommends This one.
In a surgical intervention, the Fracture of the epiphysis distal to the radius solution provider Enlife Solutions provides the following to the private clinic or public hospital orthopedic department:
- Tool adapted for 2.7 mm plates and screws.
- A wide range of left and right hand plates, standard plates and styloid extension plates respectively, to cover as many possibilities and types of anatomies as possible.
Although it is a very common fracture that is currently operated on in many hospitals in Romania, Enlife Solutions appreciates the continuing medical education of orthopedic surgeons and makes available to them all its solutions, surgical techniques in physical or electronic format, as well as a patient passport, which supports the European Union’s MDR traceability legislation.
Recovery
After treatment, recovery plays a crucial role in returning to normal functionality. This may include physiotherapy to improve flexibility, strength and range of motion in the wrist. Controlled exercises and guidance from a physical therapist are essential to prevent stiffness and regain mobility.
Hospitals where Enlife Solutions exist and the intervention for Distal Epiphysis Fracture of the Radius can be performed:
- Spitalul Universitar de Urgenţă Militar Central „Dr. Carol Davila”, Department of Orthopedics, Șef Secție Conf. Dr. Marius Stănescu
- Spitalul Clinic de Urgență „Sf. Pantelimon” București, Department of Orthopedics, Prof. Dr. Ștefan Cristea, Dr. Florin Groșeanu
- Spitalul Medicover, Department of Orthopedics, Dr. Gabriel Ștefănescu
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