Wrist Fracture Treatment in Massapequa, NY
A fractured wrist generally produces severe pain, discomfort, bruising, and swelling right away. A wrist fracture can be debilitating and it prevents you from using your hand properly. If you have questions about wrist fracture treatment or are looking for an exceptional clinic to receive treatment from, we would be happy to serve you at Dr. Paul Dicpinigaitis MD in Massapequa, NY! For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 5840 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758.
Table of Contents:
What is the most common wrist fracture?
How long does it take for a fractured wrist to heal?
How is a fractured wrist treated?
What happens if a wrist fracture is left untreated?
While every fracture is an inconvenience, those that involve a part of the body that you rely on day in and day out, such as the wrist, create inconvenience and frustration on a whole other level! If you have experienced a wrist fracture, our expert medical team at Dr. Paul Dicpinigaitis, MD, understands both the frustration of a wrist fracture and the desire to recover quickly. As such, we will do everything we can to help your wrist heal completely, and as soon as possible!
According to the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the most common wrist fracture is what is known as a distal radius fracture. Distal radius fractures occur in the distal end of the radius bone. The radius bone is the larger of your two forearm bones. At the point where the radius bone meets your wrist, it is called the distal end of the radius bone. Distal radius fractures most often occur when an individual braces their fall with an outstretched or flexed hand.
That said, the wrist has ten bones, which all have the potential for fracture, including the ulna and the carpal bones, which are comprised of the capitate, hamate, pisiform, scaphoid, trapezium, trapezoid, and triquetral bones.
The length of time that it will take for a fractured wrist to heal depends on a variety of different factors, such as the location, type, and severity of the fracture, as well as the age and health of the individual who suffered the break. As such, it can take anywhere from four weeks to six months for a fractured wrist to heal and even longer for an individual to experience restored functional mobility and strength in their wrist.
At Dr. Paul Dicpinigaitis, MD, our medical team will strive to provide you with the highest level of care for your wrist fracture so that your recovery is as swift and thorough as possible!
Just as the recovery of a fractured wrist depends on several factors, so does the treatment for a fractured wrist! Depending on the location, severity, and type of the fracture, as well as the patient’s general health, treatment for a fractured wrist could include such things as a padded splint, cast, or some other form of immobilization, physical therapy, and pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory medication. Wrist fractures that are more severe or compounded could require the surgical placement of pins, screws, or plates to hold the bone in place for proper healing.
If a wrist fracture is left untreated, it can result in what is called a non-union, which means that the bone does not fuse back together and remains broken. When this happens, long-term issues with the bones and joints in your wrist are likely to follow, including chronic pain, swelling, and tenderness, as well as arthritis. As such, it is crucial to receive swift and expert medical treatment if you have suffered a wrist fracture or any other fracture for that matter!
For expert wrist fracture treatment, we welcome you to come to Dr. Paul Dicpinigaitis, MD, in Massapequa, NY! If you would like to make an appointment with us, please feel free to schedule one through our website or call us during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Monday to Thursday or on Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
