Common wrist fractures from falling
[DOC File]Chapter 19: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
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The most common serious injuries are head injuries, wrist fractures, spine fractures, and hip fractures. 60 % of falls occur at home, 30 % occur in the community and 10 …
[DOC File]12-06-07 Common Orthopaedic Complaints
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Fear of falling: Fear of falling is a very common problem for older adults. One study showed that 50-60% of community dwelling adults had a fear of falling and 70% had a fear of falling if they had already experienced a fall. Fear of falling increases the risk of falling, and it also has many harmful physical, psychological, and social effects.
[DOC File]5th Edition Instructor Manual
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Injuries to the back, head, and wrists/hands are most common. Tibia/fibula, wrist and ankle fractures are commonly seen following trips on stair falls while descending when the victim, falling forward, steps out to break their fall. Slip injuries while descending will typically result in musculoskeletal injuries to the head, neck, back, and buttocks.
Broken wrist - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Ninety-one patients sustained 93 fractures. Ankle fractures were most common (24.7%), followed by fractures of wrist (19.4%) and hip (14.0%). Ankle fractures were more common than other studies of falls after a snow storm. Fracture was significantly related to age (P = .0001). There was a trend for women to sustain fractures (P = .07).
[DOCX File]American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA
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Colle’s Fracture – A common type of wrist fracture, actually the distal end of the radius. Comminuted Fracture – A fracture where the bone is shattered, splintered, or crushed. Compound Fracture – A fracture where the skin is broken by the bone itself, also known as an Open Fracture.
[DOCX File]Transcript for Audio to Go: Topic 4 - Connections Academy
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Wrist. flexion/extension—80 to 90°, 75 to 85° radial/ulnar deviation–20°,35° Hand/Fingers. MCP, PIP and DIP joints. Special/Stress Tests. Varus/valgus—elbow, wrist, fingers. Wrist glides. Recognition and Management of Injuries to the Elbow. Olecranon Bursitis. Cause of Injury
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Fractures – “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up”, common in elderly; often can only detect with MRI Infection – lead to septic arthritis - which is an emergency Osteonecrosis – (steroid use can cause this)necrosis of hip bone; very difficult to treat besides hip replacement
[DOC File]Am J Emerg Med - WalkBoston
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This is a problem because being inactive can raise your risk of falling. Staying active . in a safe way. keeps us physically fit, and engaged in life! ... wrist fractures, or head injuries after a fall to answer the question: “ ... and he was very interested in the checklist of common hazards in the home.
[DOC File]Julie Smith - University of Kentucky
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4. Common injuries involve shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle. D. Strain. 1. Stretched or torn muscle. 2. Affects muscle only. 3. Mild requires only a few days to heal; severe can require surgical repair and several months for healing. 4. Common injuries involve hamstring, biceps, and back muscles. E. …
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