Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can Distal Radius Fracture Be Treated In A Child?
My daughter broke her left wrist four months ago playing soccer. She had a distal radius fracture with volar displacement. Four months later she has pain at the base of wrist and arm swelling purple discoloration and rwcently her thumb pops in and out of socket and a strange painful bump has appeared on her wrist on her pinky side she can move the wrist but much pain still exists
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hi,
If I was your treating doctor for this condition, I would have come up with the following possibilities.
1. The first possibility is improper union of the bone as there was a fracture with displacement. This can be evaluated by an X-ray of wrist joint. If it is so then a surgical intervention would be necessary.
2. The second possibility is Tendinosis which again can be evaluated physically with Finkelstein test. If this is the condition then I would suggest to make it immobilized with a crepe bandage and splints to give it sufficient amount of rest. It can be treated effectively with medication.
3. The third possibility is the complication of fractures namely osteomyelitis which is a serious problem. Usually this is accompanied by fever.
This can be assessed by X-ray which will relieve the damage to the bone. An MRI is more precise as it gives of bones and soft tissues.
I suggest you to consult an Orthopedic at the earliest and get an MRI done to rule out serious conditions like Osteomyelitis and malunion of bones.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh T S,
Ayurveda Specialist
If I was your treating doctor for this condition, I would have come up with the following possibilities.
1. The first possibility is improper union of the bone as there was a fracture with displacement. This can be evaluated by an X-ray of wrist joint. If it is so then a surgical intervention would be necessary.
2. The second possibility is Tendinosis which again can be evaluated physically with Finkelstein test. If this is the condition then I would suggest to make it immobilized with a crepe bandage and splints to give it sufficient amount of rest. It can be treated effectively with medication.
3. The third possibility is the complication of fractures namely osteomyelitis which is a serious problem. Usually this is accompanied by fever.
This can be assessed by X-ray which will relieve the damage to the bone. An MRI is more precise as it gives of bones and soft tissues.
I suggest you to consult an Orthopedic at the earliest and get an MRI done to rule out serious conditions like Osteomyelitis and malunion of bones.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh T S,
Ayurveda Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Bone fracture
Loading Online Doctors....