![]() ![]() Long bones in the forearm develop from the growth plates located near the end. Growth plates are regions of uncalcified cartilage where bone-producing and supporting cells divide rapidly. The growth plate appears as a free zone that extends through the bone on x-rays. Bones grow in length and width of the growth plates, which is not as strong as normal bone. The wrist is made up of two long bones and the ulna. The radius is under the thumb and the ulna is the outside of the arm. Eight small carpal bones move across the radius and ulna allowing the wrist to bend back and forth and to the side. Turning the hand rotates the radius around the ulna near the elbow. Medical professionals refer to the palm side of the wrist as the volar surface. The upper side of the wrist is called the dorsal surface. Wrist fractures account for 30 percent of all fractures that occur in children, reports the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Buckle fractures are the most common wrist fracture in children. This leaflet can be provided in other formats and languages, please contact us for more information.A wrist Buckle fracture, also called Taurus fractures, are a specific type of wrist fracture that occurs only in childhood with some symptoms. Visit the Minor Injuries Unit webpage for more information about this service. Royal United Hospital, Bath – 01225 824391 These centres are not appropriate for life-threatening injuries or serious illnesses.īristol Children’s Hospital – 0117 3428666 They are walk-in centres so you don’t need an appointment or a referral – you can just arrive at the centre during opening hours. They are led by our specialist emergency nurse practitioners, who are fully trained in both adult and paediatric care. ![]() Our minor injury and urgent treatment centres support the local community with urgent minor injuries and/or illnesses. Under normal circumstances you child will not need to be seen again regarding the injury, However, if after 3 weeks the wrist still seems very sore, swollen or your child is not willing to use it, contact your GP to create a follow up. If the child removes the splint before 3 weeks and appears to be comfortable and can use their arm freely, then there is no reason to force them to wear the splint for the full 3 weeks. If after 3 weeks the wrist is a little sore and stiff after use, the splint can be re-applied for comfort but for short periods only, it is best to start gently using the arm as normally as possible from now on. Please read and follow the dosage instructions on the packet or bottle carefully. It is important that your child received appropriate doses of Paracetamol or Ibuprofen to help with the pain as it will still be sore for a short period, even with the splint. Sporting activity should be avoided for a further 3 weeks (a total of 6 weeks) to avoid risk of re-injury. The splint should be worn day and night for 3 weeks and should only be removed for washing. They heal well and quickly with little chance of re injury and will not cause long term problems.īuckle fractures are treated with a splint to make them more comfortable and reduce the chances of further injury. This can result in a bulge in a bone instead of a complete break called a buckle fracture. For this reason it is more likely to bend rather than break following an impact. Young bone is still soft and very flexible. ![]()
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