Fractures and Bone Healing

The forearm has two large bones– the radius and the ulna. While the radius is larger than the ulna and it is located in the front side of the arm, it is also prone to fractures. The end point of the radius that is near the wrist is the distal end so when there is a fracture on the wrist there could also be a fracture of the distal radius. A distal radius fracture is a bone fracture that happens during a fall, with an outstretched arm and because the fracture happens very near to the wrist joint. Radius Fracture Types There are four types of distal radius bone fracture and these are the following: • Colles’ fracture . This is a distal fracture of the radius located in the forearm and dorsal end of the wrist and usually involves displacement of the wrist bone. This is also called “dinner fork deformity” because of its shape like a fork when fractured. It can be caused by falling with an extended arm. • Smith’s fracture. This is the reverse type of Colles’ fracture and this is a fracture...