Introduction
Physical Therapy in Hazle Township for Wrist
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton's guide to adult wrist fractures.
Fractures of the wrist are common injuries. When you fall, it is only natural to put your hand out to break the fall and prevent more serious injuries to your face and body. The forces that go through your wrist when you fall on your outstretched hand are many times the weight of the body. Conditions that make a fall more likely, such as icy, wet, or uneven surfaces can increase the risk of a wrist fracture.
A strong pain-free wrist is needed for everyday activities like lifting, gripping and carrying. The wrist is also important for positioning the hand in space, so an injury to this region can be very debilitating and must be treated carefully to preserve function.
Despite being such a common injury, there are a variety of fractures that can occur and such a large number of treatment options that there are still gaps in our knowledge and uncertainties about how to treat each individual wrist fracture.
This guide will help you understand:
- the anatomy of the wrist
- what the symptoms of a fracture are
- what can cause these fractures
- how health care professionals diagnose these fractures
- what the treatment options are
- what FYZICAL Hazleton’s approach to rehabilitation is