When the area of the radius near the wrist breaks, it results in fracture of the distal radius, which is a common type of bone fracture. It usually occurs about 1 inch from the end of the bone.

Register results showed worse DASH scores at 1 year for patients with combined distal radius and distal ulnar fractures vs. those with any type of distal radius fracture, a presenter said at the ...

After a distal radius fracture, orthopedic surgeons should be aware of symptoms like unexplained wrist pain or swelling, or a burning sensation in the hand, which could indicate complex regional ...

The increased risk was seen regardless of which type of initial fracture the women had, the researchers noted in the study online in JAMA Internal Medicine.. Specifically, women who initially had ...

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence can interfere with bone development, potentially increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life, according to a study being presented Monday ...