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A Broken Wrist – Distal Radius fracture.

A Broken Wrist – Distal Radius fracture.

Most of us will know of someone who has had the unfortunate experience of having a broken wrist.  Most commonly a wrist fracture will be the result from a trip or fall on an outstretched hand. Our wrist is made up of two long bones in the forearm – the radius and...

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Immobilisation: does it help or hinder?

Immobilisation: does it help or hinder?

 Is immobilisation always the key to healing injuries or reducing pain? The answer is no! Immobilisation can be an important part of tissue healing. For example, when we fracture our wrist, a plaster cast is typically applied in order to prevent movement of the...

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Base of thumb pain – is there something I can do?

Base of thumb pain – is there something I can do?

Is your thumb pain restricting you from participating in your daily activities? Are you having pain in the thumb when opening jars, turning a door knob, or find your thumb pain is exacerbated in the wintery months but are unsure of the cause? It could be due to base...

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Plaster casts: what do I do?

Plaster casts: what do I do?

A quick misstep on some uneven ground, a reflexive move to perhaps try and intercept a ball or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time… All it takes is a second and before we know it we’ve somehow ended up with a broken wrist and been put in a heavy plaster...

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