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Treatment of wrist and metacarpal fractures

The wrist is the most commonly injured region of the upper extremity. Fractures of the distal radius and ulna account for three fourths of wrist injuries. The carpal bones themselves are injured much less frequently but account for up to 12% of injuries to the structures of the hand. These injuries are frequently encountered in the emergency department setting, but the mobility and delicate functional requirements of the hand make accurate diagnosis and treatment crucial. The various fractures are Colles' fracture Smith's fracture ,fractures of the scaphoid bone, fractures of the metacarpal bones ,Bennett's fracture ,fractures of the fingers and Mallet finger where diagnosis is important as otherwise there will be significant loss of function due to delay.

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