Carpal fracture is the fracture of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is present as severe pain that worsens on gripping, squeezing, or hand and wrist movement. It is also accompanied by swelling, tenderness, bruising, and a wrist deformity. It is more common in athletes and bone thinning disorders like osteoporosis. Using protective gear by the athletes and strengthening the bone with oral calcium and vitamin D supplements can prevent carpal fracture.
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My son is having severe pain after punching the wall with his fist. Is it a fracture?
Query: Hi doctor, My 14 year old son punched a wall with his fist, and it resulted in an immediate swelling of a knuckle. I applied an ice pack immediately for 20 minutes, which decreased the swelling to some extent. The color of the skin has also slightly changed. He is complaining of severe throbbing pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your son's injury. The clinical photograph that you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows some evidence of soft tissue injury and a small hematoma (a small collection of blood beneath the dermis) in the soft tissue overlying... Read Full »
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