3. Primary Survey
• A : able to talk, not tender along C-spine
• B : Trachea in midline, spontaneous breathing, equal and
clear breath sound both lungs, no subcutaneous emphysema
• C : BP 154/75 mmHg, PR 99 bpm, no external bleeding
• D : E4V5M6, Pupil 3 mm RTLBE
• E : Tender and swelling at radial side of left wrist, Limit ROM
of left wrist due to pain, full ROM of finger,elbow and shoulder,
cap refill < 2 sec, Radial artery 2+, Left fingers full ROM
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4. Secondary Survey
• A : ปฏิเสธประวัติแพ้ยา แพ้อาหาร
• M : รับประทานยาลดความดันโลหิตสูง
• P : no known u/d , no history of surgery
• L : Last meal 12.00
• E :สะดุดล้มใช้มือซ้ายยันพื้น ไม่สลบ จาเหตุการณ์ได้ เจ็บบริเวณข้อมือซ้าย ไม่มีส่วนอื่นกระแทก
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5. Physical Examination• GA : Good consciousness
• HEENT : Not pale conjunctivae, no facial deformity, full ROM of
neck, not tender along c-spine
• Heart : Pulse full and regular, Normal S1S2, No murmur
• Lungs: trachea in midline, equal chest movement, equal and clear
breath sound both lungs
• Abdomen, No distension, Soft, Not tender
• Extremities : Tender and swelling at radial side of left wrist, Limit
ROM of left wrist due to pain, full ROM of finger,elbow and shoulder,
cap refill < 2 sec, Radial artery 2+, Pinprick sensation intact, Left
fingers full ROM
• Neurological exam: E4V5M6, Pupil 3 mm RTLBE, Motor grade V all 5
14. Distal end radius fracture
• Approximately 17.5% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons
• Three main peaks of fracture distribution:
- Children age 5-14
- Males under age 50 (High velocity)
- Females over the age of 50 years (Low velocity)
• Elderly (Mostly extra-articular)
• Young (Mostly intra-articular)
• Elderly patient risk factors : Osteoporosis(Decreased bone mineral density),
female gender and early menopause
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15. Anatomy
• Scaphoid and lunate fossa
- Ridge normally exists between these two
• Sigmoid notch
- Second important articular surface
• Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)
- Distal edge of radial to base of ulnar styloid
• Interosseous Ligament
- scapholunate and lunatriquetral ligament
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17. Assessment&Diagnosis
• History of mechanism of injury
• A visible deformity of the wrist is usually noted, with the hand most
commonly displaces in the dorsal direction.
• Movement of the hand and wrist are painful
• Adequate and accurate assessment of the neurovascular status of the hand
Is imperative. (Median nerve involvement – Carpal tunnel syndrome)
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18. Assessment&Diagnosis
• Evaluation of the injured joint, and a joint above and below (ipsilateral elbow
and shoulder joint)
• Radiographs of the injured wrist (PA & Lateral)
• Radiographs of other areas, if symptoms warrant
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26. Indication for Non-operative treatment
• Low-energy fracture
• Low-demand patient
• Medical co-morbidities
• Minimal displacement-acceptable
alignment
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• Apply well-molded splint or cast, with wrist in
neutral to slight flexion
• Check X-ray to confirm the acceptable
reduction
• Follow up x-rays needed in 1-2weeks to
evaluate reduction
• Change to short arm cast after 2-3 weeks,
continue until fracture healing.
28. Indication for Operative treatment
• Unstable
• Fernandez type II, IV, V and some case in I, III
• Lafontaine criteria >3 of 5 instability parameters
• Dorsal angulation >20 degree
• Dorsal comminuted
• Intra-articular radiocarpal fracture
• Ulnar fracture
• Age >60
• Secondary displacement after casting
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29. Indication for Operative treatment
• Irreducible fracture
• Double die punch
• Displaced comminuted fragment
• Articular step off > 2mm
• Severe comminution
• Shortening > 5mm
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30. Indication for Operative treatment
• Unacceptable alignment
• Radial inclination < 15 degree
• Shortening > 5 mm
• Dorsal tilt > 10 degree
• Volar tilt > 20 degree
• Articular step off or gap >2mm
• Open fracture
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