The topic Broken Radius you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Distal Radius Fracture.

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• The forearm (between the wrist and elbow) consists of two bones - radius and ulna; the radius is the larger of the two bones
• A Distal Radius Fracture is a break or crack that involves the part of the radius closest to the wrist. Hence, it is also referred to as a Wrist Fracture. The radius is the most commonly fractured bone in the arm
• It is usually caused by a high-energy impact that results from an athletic sport, motor vehicle accident, or a fall. Overall, men have a higher incidence rate
• Treatments associated with a Broken Radius include both nonsurgical and surgical methods

There are several different types of Distal Radius Fractures, some of which are categorized based on the injury impact force. The fracture types include:

• Open fracture: In this type of fracture, the bone breaks and pierces the skin, requiring immediate medical treatment. Apart from this, ligament, muscle, and tendon damage, may also occur
• Closed fracture: In this type, the bones do not pierce the skin. However, injury to the soft tissues under the skin, may occur
• Displaced fracture: In this type of fracture, the bone may fragment around the point of breakage and get misaligned; hence, surgery is usually required
• Comminuted fracture: In a comminuted fracture, the bone is broken into three or more pieces. It is considered one of the most unstable type of fracture
• Intra-articular fracture: An intra-articular fracture refers to a fracture that extends to, or is within the joint
• Extra-articular fracture: An extra-articular fracture refers to a fracture that does not extend to, or involve the joint

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