Wrist Fractures

Wrist fractures often follow falls or trauma. Op. Dr. Hilmi Karadeniz in Istanbul diagnoses them with imaging and treats them with a cast or surgery.

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Wrist Fractures: Diagnosis and Treatment

Wrist fractures are among the most common traumatic injuries in everyday life. Caused by falls, sports injuries or road traffic accidents, these fractures can lead to serious loss of movement and pain if left untreated. With expertise in orthopaedics and traumatology, Dr. Hilmi Karadeniz offers patients the most suitable treatment methods to support a swift recovery.

What Are Wrist Fractures?

Wrist fractures occur when the radius, the ulna or the small bones of the wrist break. The most common types of fracture are:

Distal Radius Fractures: The most common wrist fractures, caused by falling onto the hand.
Scaphoid Fractures: A fracture of a small bone within the wrist; treatment can take time.
Ulna Fractures: A type of fracture usually seen together with radius fractures.
Intra-articular Fractures: Fractures that affect the joint surface and require careful treatment.

Symptoms of Wrist Fractures

Severe wrist pain and tenderness
Deformity of the wrist
Limited movement
Swelling and bruising
Visible bumps over the wrist

Diagnosing Wrist Fractures

Dr. Hilmi Karadeniz uses the following imaging techniques to reach the most accurate diagnosis:

X-ray: The first step in determining the location and type of the fracture.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Used to assess soft tissue damage.
Computed Tomography (CT): Preferred for detailed analysis of fractures inside the joint.

Treatment of Wrist Fractures

Dr. Hilmi Karadeniz decides on the most suitable treatment plan for wrist fractures according to the type of fracture and the patient's general health. The main treatment methods are:

1. Conservative (Non-Surgical) Treatment

Cast and Splint: Used to keep the wrist still in mild, stable fractures.
Closed Reduction: A manual procedure to realign the broken ends of the bone.

2. Surgical Treatment

If the fracture is in many pieces, affects the joint surface or is an open fracture, surgery may be needed.

Screws and Plates: Used to fix the broken bones in place.
External Fixation: In severe fractures, an external device is used to keep the bones aligned.

Recovery after a Wrist Fracture

Dr. Hilmi Karadeniz provides an individual rehabilitation programme so that patients can achieve the best possible results after surgery. Recovery includes:

Keeping the wrist elevated in the first weeks to reduce swelling
Improving range of motion with physiotherapy
Muscle-strengthening exercises
A gradual return to daily life and sport

Wrist fractures are injuries that can heal completely with the right diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Hilmi Karadeniz helps patients regain a healthy, strong wrist by offering up-to-date treatment methods. If you have pain, swelling or limited movement in your wrist, it is important to see a specialist without delay.