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When you have a fractured wrist and now you're in a splint what should you be careful of?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
if your scaphoid is fractured then just be careful to not bend your hand back or use that hand to get up. my wrist is splinted right now for a scaphoid fracture--ow!
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∙ 16y ago
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WHAT IS USED TO SUPPORT A FRACTURED FOREARM WRIST OR HAND AFTER HAS BEEN SPLINTED?
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
What is a colles fracture?
A Colles' fracture is a type of injury. It involves a fracture of the wrist's lower radius that causes the hand to displace backward.
Where are the carpels located on the human body?
The carpel is your wrist.
The fingers are located where to the wrist?
the fingers are DISTAL to the wrist bones.
In what part of the body is the carpal region?
Wrist
What is used to support a fractured forearm wrist or hand after the fracture has been splint?
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
What is the best material for a wrist splint?
A wrist splint is used to stabilize or immobilize the wrist joint. The materials used for a wrist splint vary; some are quite hard such as a plastic splint, while others are quite soft such as an aluminum splint.
What is a sentence with the word fractured?
The patient suffered a fractured wrist after falling off a ladder.
What should you do if a child falls and has a fractured hand or wrist?
go straight to A&E at the hospital
What allows her wrist to rotate?
fractured bones
What does distal radius mean?
fractured wrist
What should I do if I want to break my wrist if it's already fractured?
See a Mental Health professional ASAP
Where would a splint go if you have carpal tunnel?
depends on where you have it. example, if its in the wrist then you would put it on the wrist
What is the medical term analogy for a broken wrist bone?
were your wrist breaks
Does a fractured wrist become more fragile in the future?
yes
After carpal tunnel surgery do you need to wear a wrist splint?
Yes, after the operation is performed you will have a splint put on in the operating room. You should keep this on for a few days at least, then if you feel ok, you can take it off and wear a removable brace.
How do I break my wrist if it's already fractured?
Use a hammer to hit it harder. why u wanna break ur wrist?
