A<unk> , also known as wrist<unk> , is a break of the part of the<unk>  bone which is close to the wrist. Symptoms include pain, bruising, and rapid-onset swelling. The wrist may be broken for life. The ulna bone may also be broken. In younger people, these<unk> s typically occur during sports or a motor vehicle collision. In older people, the most common cause is falling on an outstretched hand. Specific types include Colles, Smith, Barton, and Chauffeur's<unk> s. The diagnosis is generally suspected based on symptoms and confirmed with X-rays. Treatment is with casting for six weeks or surgery. Surgery is generally indicated if the joint surface is broken and does not line up, the<unk>  is overly short, or the joint surface of the<unk>  is tilted more than 10% backwards. Among those who are cast, repeated X-rays are recommended within three weeks to verify that a good position is maintained.<unk> s are common, and are the most common type of<unk> s that are seen in children.<unk> s represent between 25% and 50% of all broken bones and occur most commonly in young males and older females. A year or two may be required for healing to occur. Most children with a buckle wrist<unk>  experience a full recovery to their previous level of wrist function and do not have an increased chance of re-fracturing the same spot or other adverse effects.
Distal radius fracture
Scaphoid fracture
Elbow fracture
Humerus fracture
Ulna fracture
Scapular fracture
Jefferson fracture
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