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Approach to the Critical Patient
Triage and immediate threats
High-risk features
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Open fracture
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Visible bone or deep wound over fracture
Gross contamination
Neurovascular compromise
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Pulseless or delayed capillary refill
Progressive paresthesia or weakness
Compartment syndrome concern
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Escalating pain out of proportion
Pain with passive finger stretch
Threatened skin
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Tenting
Impending volar skin necrosis
Polytrauma or high-energy mechanism
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Fall from height
Motor vehicle collision
Immediate actions
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If pulseless hand or rapidly worsening neuro exam, immediate reduction attempt (Class I consensus)
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Document pre-reduction neurovascular status
Post-reduction pulse and perfusion reassessment
If open fracture, antibiotics and urgent orthopedics (Class I consensus)
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Tetanus status update
Sterile dressing and splinting
If severe deformity with skin compromise, urgent reduction and splint (Class I consensus)
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Finger trap traction or manual traction technique
Repeat skin check after splinting
Analgesia and sedation planning
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Pain control pathway
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Oral analgesia for mild pain
IV opioids for severe pain or reduction
Regional anesthesia options for reduction
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Hematoma block option
Bier block option for dorsally displaced DRF in adults (NICE NG38)
Sedation safety framework
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ED procedural sedation by trained clinicians supported by ACEP policy (ACEP policy statement)
Dedicated monitoring and airway readiness for moderate to deep sedation
Monitoring targets
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Perfusion targets
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Warm, well-perfused hand
Capillary refill normalizing
Neuro targets
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Median nerve symptom improvement or stability
Ulnar and radial nerve stability
Splint safety targets
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No circumferential constriction
Swelling accommodation
History
Injury context
Mechanism
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FOOSH
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Wrist extended with dorsal displacement pattern
Wrist flexed with volar displacement pattern
High-energy trauma
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Motor vehicle collision
Sports collision
Direct blow
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Assault
Industrial injury
Timing
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Time since injury
Evolution of pain and swelling
Hand dominance
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Dominant wrist involvement
Functional impact at school or work
Symptoms suggesting complications
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Numbness or tingling
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Median nerve distribution
Ulnar nerve distribution
Weak grip or finger flexion weakness
Severe pain with finger motion
Cold hand or color change
Patient factors
Bone health risk
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Prior fragility fracture
Osteoporosis diagnosis
Chronic steroid use
Bleeding and anticoagulation
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Warfarin
DOACs
Antiplatelet therapy
Comorbidities affecting healing
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Diabetes
Smoking or vaping
Peripheral vascular disease
Infection risk for open injury
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Immunosuppression
Dirty wound exposure
Physical Exam
Focused wrist and hand exam
Inspection
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Deformity pattern
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Dinner fork appearance
Volar angulation
Swelling and ecchymosis
Skin integrity
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Open wound
Tenting
Palpation
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Distal radius tenderness
Distal ulna tenderness
DRUJ tenderness
Snuffbox tenderness for scaphoid concern
Range of motion limits
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Wrist motion limited by pain
Finger range of motion preserved or limited
Neurovascular exam
Vascular
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Radial pulse
Ulnar pulse if palpable
Capillary refill
Hand temperature and color
Neurologic
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Median nerve
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Thumb opposition strength
Sensation index fingertip
Ulnar nerve
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Finger abduction strength
Sensation small fingertip
Radial nerve
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Wrist and finger extension strength
Sensation dorsal first web space
Compartment syndrome screen
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Pain with passive finger extension
Tense forearm compartments
Worsening pain after splinting
Associated injuries screen
Elbow
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Radial head tenderness
Elbow range of motion
Forearm
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Proximal tenderness
Interosseous membrane pain
Shoulder
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Proximal humerus tenderness after fall
Differential Diagnosis
Wrist trauma differentials
Distal radius fracture
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ICD-10 S52.5
SNOMED CT Distal radius fracture
Distal ulna fracture
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Ulnar styloid fracture
Distal ulna metaphysis fracture
DRUJ injury
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DRUJ instability
TFCC tear
Scaphoid fracture
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Occult fracture with snuffbox tenderness
Perilunate injury
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Carpal instability
Median nerve symptoms
Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
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Radius shaft fracture with DRUJ disruption
Tendon injury
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EPL tendon attrition risk
Flexor tendon injury with volar wounds
Vascular injury
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Radial artery injury
Ulnar artery injury
Laboratory Tests
Labs when indicated
Targeted labs
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Bleeding concern or anticoagulation
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INR for warfarin use
CBC for significant bleeding or planned surgery
Open fracture or systemic infection concern
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CBC for systemic infection context
CRP for suspected deep infection context
Procedural sedation planning
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Point-of-care glucose for altered mental status risk
Pregnancy test for pregnancy possibility before radiation or medications
Lab pitfalls
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Routine labs not required for uncomplicated closed fracture
Normal labs do not exclude compartment syndrome
Point-of-care testing
Bedside glucose
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Hypoglycemia exclusion before sedation
Hyperglycemia recognition for healing risk context
Pulse oximetry
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Baseline before sedation
Continuous monitoring during reduction sedation
Diagnostic Tests
Scoring Systems
Classification systems
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AO-OTA distal radius classification
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Extra-articular fractures
Partial articular fractures
Complete articular fractures
Frykman classification
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Radiocarpal involvement
DRUJ involvement
Fernandez classification
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Bending fractures
Shearing fractures
Compression fractures
Avulsion fractures
Combined mechanisms
Radiographic parameters guiding stability and reduction adequacy
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Radial height and shortening
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Shortening magnitude as instability marker
Comparison with contralateral side when unclear
Radial inclination
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Loss suggesting collapse risk
Post-reduction improvement target
Volar tilt
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Dorsal tilt as functional risk marker
Post-reduction alignment target
Intra-articular step-off and gap
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Step-off threshold for surgical consideration
Gap threshold for instability consideration
DRUJ alignment
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Ulnar variance changes
Sigmoid notch congruity
MRI
MRI indications
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Persistent pain with normal radiographs and CT negative
Suspected TFCC tear with DRUJ instability
Suspected scapholunate or lunotriquetral ligament injury
MRI limitations
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Limited ED utility for acute management
Metal artifact after fixation
MRI outputs
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Bone marrow edema for occult fracture
Ligament and TFCC integrity
CT
CT indications
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Suspected intra-articular extension with unclear radiographs
Surgical planning for comminuted fractures
Suspected carpal fracture-dislocation with complex anatomy
CT protocol considerations
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Thin-cut wrist CT for articular surface detail
3D reconstructions for operative planning
CT limitations
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Radiation exposure
Limited soft tissue ligament detail compared with MRI
Ultrasound
POCUS applications
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Cortical disruption detection when radiographs delayed
Hematoma visualization for hematoma block guidance
Median nerve ultrasound for severe carpal tunnel features
Ultrasound limitations
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Operator dependence
Limited articular surface assessment
Doppler use
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Radial and ulnar flow confirmation when pulse exam equivocal
Post-reduction perfusion verification adjunct
Plain radiography
X-ray views
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Wrist series
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PA
Lateral
Oblique
Forearm views
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Radius and ulna shafts for associated fractures
Elbow inclusion when pain or high energy
Post-reduction imaging
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Immediate post-reduction radiographs
Post-splint radiographs for maintenance of alignment
Imaging pitfalls
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Associated scaphoid fracture can be occult early
DRUJ injury can be missed without clinical correlation
Disposition
Discharge criteria
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Safe outpatient pathway
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Closed fracture
Intact neurovascular exam after splint
Pain controlled with oral regimen
Acceptable alignment or stable immobilization plan with urgent follow-up
Reliable follow-up and return precautions understanding
Follow-up timing
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Fracture clinic or orthopedics within 72 hours target in many pathways (BOAST 16)
Repeat radiographs within 7 to 10 days for displacement risk
Discharge immobilization
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Sugar-tong or reverse sugar-tong splint for unstable patterns
Volar splint for stable, minimally displaced patterns
Thumb spica addition if scaphoid concern
Admission or transfer criteria
Urgent orthopedics
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Open fracture
Neurovascular compromise not resolved after reduction
Compartment syndrome concern
Irreducible fracture or unstable reduction
Significant intra-articular displacement requiring urgent fixation pathway
Medical admission considerations
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Frail patient unable to mobilize safely
Uncontrolled pain despite ED management
Social barriers preventing safe discharge
Treatment
Immobilization and reduction strategy
Initial immobilization
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Splint choice principles
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Swelling accommodation
Joint immobilization
Common splints
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Sugar-tong splint
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Forearm rotation control
Elbow flexion support
Reverse sugar-tong splint
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Forearm rotation control with elbow range allowance
Edema accommodation
Volar splint
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Stable fracture option
Short-term comfort splint
Closed reduction indications
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Gross deformity
Neurovascular compromise
Threatened skin
Unacceptable alignment on radiographs
Closed reduction technique elements
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Traction and countertraction
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Finger trap traction option
Manual traction option
Deformity reversal maneuvers
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Dorsal displacement reduction with volar-directed pressure
Volar displacement reduction with dorsal-directed pressure
Three-point mold
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Dorsal mold for dorsal angulation patterns
Volar mold for volar angulation patterns
Post-reduction care
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Neurovascular recheck immediately
Compartment syndrome surveillance instructions
Elevation and finger motion encouragement
Analgesia and anesthesia for reduction
Non-opioid analgesia
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Acetaminophen PO dosing per local protocol
NSAID use
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Renal disease caution
GI bleed risk caution
Opioid analgesia
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IV opioid titration for reduction pain
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Respiratory monitoring during titration
Naloxone availability
Hematoma block
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Local anesthetic selection
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Lidocaine 1% without epinephrine typical
Bupivacaine option for longer duration
Dosing safety
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Lidocaine maximum dose per kg reference
Avoid intravascular injection
Technique elements
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Sterile prep
Aspiration for blood return confirmation
Slow infiltration into fracture hematoma
Bier block
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Adult dorsally displaced DRF reduction option (NICE NG38)
Requirements
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Trained clinician
Tourniquet equipment and monitoring
Local anesthetic dosing protocol adherence
Nitrous oxide limitation
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Nitrous oxide and oxygen alone not recommended for adult DRF reduction analgesia (NICE NG38)
Procedural sedation
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Indications
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Inadequate analgesia with local techniques
Severe anxiety or inability to cooperate
Safety and staffing
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Airway equipment readiness
Continuous monitoring
Trained personnel consistent with ACEP policy statements
Medication examples
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Ketamine protocol per local sedation policy
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Dissociative dosing per kg
Emergence reaction mitigation plan
Propofol protocol per local sedation policy
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Incremental bolus titration
Hypotension readiness
Indications for operative management and consultation
Consultation triggers
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Open fracture
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Urgent operative irrigation and debridement pathway
IV antibiotics initiation
Irreducible fracture
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Soft tissue interposition concern
Tendon entrapment concern
Unstable fracture pattern
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Comminution
Marked shortening
Associated ulnar fracture
Intra-articular displacement
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Step-off or gap concerning for post-traumatic arthritis risk
CT consideration for surgical planning
Acute carpal tunnel syndrome
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Progressive median nerve deficit
Urgent decompression consideration
Evidence-based guidance
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AAOS and ASSH distal radius fracture CPG approved Dec 2020
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Operative fixation considerations based on patient function goals, fracture pattern, and alignment parameters
Shared decision-making emphasis for older adults with low functional demand (AAOS/ASSH)
Medications and prophylaxis
Antibiotics for open fracture (Class I consensus)
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First-line coverage per local open fracture protocol
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Early administration goal
Weight-based dosing per local policy
Soil or farm contamination
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Broader coverage per local protocol
Tetanus update priority
Tetanus prophylaxis
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Booster based on immunization status and wound type
Tetanus immune globulin for incomplete immunization with dirty wound
Special Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy considerations
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Radiation minimization
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Shielding for radiographs when feasible
CT only when clearly needed for management
Analgesia considerations
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NSAID avoidance in later pregnancy context
Opioid risk and short-course principle
Regional anesthesia preference
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Hematoma block consideration to reduce systemic meds
Avoid hypotension during sedation
Obstetric consultation triggers
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Trauma with abdominal pain
Viability concerns
Geriatric
Geriatric considerations
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Fragility fracture signal
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Osteoporosis assessment and referral pathway
Fall risk assessment and prevention counseling
Functional goals focus
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Dominant hand importance
Independence and mobility impact
Complication risk
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Loss of reduction risk higher with comminution and osteoporosis
Skin breakdown risk with tight casts
Management guidance
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AAOS/ASSH guideline emphasis on shared decision-making in older adults (AAOS/ASSH)
Pediatrics
Pediatric considerations
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Injury patterns
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Torus fracture
Greenstick fracture
Salter-Harris distal radius physeal injury
Imaging
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Growth plate assessment on radiographs
Contralateral comparison when uncertain
Management guidance
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Torus fracture care without rigid cast preferred in many guidelines (NICE NG38)
Age-dependent acceptable angulation and remodeling potential
Safeguarding
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Non-accidental injury consideration for inconsistent history
Documentation of mechanism consistency
Background
Epidemiology
Epidemiology facts
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Most common upper extremity fracture site in adults
Bimodal distribution
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Younger high-energy trauma
Older low-energy fragility trauma
Higher incidence in older women
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Postmenopausal bone loss association
Winter falls association in colder climates
Pathophysiology
Injury mechanics
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FOOSH load transmission
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Dorsal displacement with wrist extension
Volar displacement with wrist flexion
Articular involvement
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Radiocarpal surface disruption
DRUJ congruity disruption
Soft tissue injury associations
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TFCC injury with ulnar-sided pain
Scapholunate ligament injury with carpal instability risk
Neurovascular complications
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Median nerve compression
Vascular spasm or injury uncommon but critical
Therapeutic Considerations
Treatment goals
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Pain control
Restore alignment when needed
Maintain reduction during healing
Preserve function and forearm rotation
Alignment and function relationship
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Malunion association with reduced wrist motion and grip strength
Intra-articular incongruity association with arthritis risk
Evidence-based practice highlights
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AAOS/ASSH CPG emphasizes individualized treatment based on patient factors and fracture characteristics (AAOS/ASSH Dec 2020)
BOAST emphasizes functional recovery over radiographic perfection (BOAST 16)
NICE supports Bier block for adult dorsally displaced DRF reduction in ED with trained staff (NICE NG38)
Patient Discharge Instructions
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Distal radius fracture instructions
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Splint care
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Keep splint clean and dry
Do not remove splint unless instructed
Check fingers for swelling and color
Swelling control
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Elevation above heart level as much as possible for 48 to 72 hours
Frequent finger motion exercises
Pain control plan
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Acetaminophen as directed
NSAID if safe for you and approved
Opioid only if prescribed and only as needed
Activity limits
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No lifting or weight-bearing with injured wrist
Avoid getting splint wet
Follow-up
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Orthopedics or fracture clinic appointment within 72 hours if arranged
Repeat X-ray within 7 to 10 days if instructed
Return to ED now for red flags
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Increasing pain not controlled with medication
Numbness or tingling in fingers
Fingers becoming pale, blue, cold, or difficult to move
Severe swelling with tight splint feeling
New weakness of thumb or fingers
Fever or worsening redness or drainage from wound
Wet, broken, or too-tight splint
References
Guidelines and key sources
Evidence sources
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AAOS Distal Radius Fractures quality and guideline hub
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AAOS Management of Distal Radius Fractures Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline published Dec 5, 2020
AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria treatment of distal radius fractures
AAOS and ASSH CPG summary publication
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AAOS Board approval Dec 2020
ASSH adoption May 2021
BOAST 16 Management of Distal Radial Fractures Dec 2017
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Early fracture clinic review within 72 hours recommendation in BOAST pathways
Surgery timing targets for intra-articular and extra-articular fractures in BOAST pathways
NICE NG38 Fractures non-complex Feb 2016
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Bier block consideration for adult dorsally displaced DRF reduction in ED
Nitrous oxide and oxygen alone not recommended for adult DRF reduction
Torus fracture recommendation avoiding rigid cast
ACEP procedural sedation policy resources
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Procedural sedation support statement for trained ED clinicians
Procedural sedation policies and competencies emphasis
System framework source
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