Cheek fracture
Pain in the hand can make a lot of everyday activities difficult, so it's important that if you experience any complaints in this part of the body, you get it checked out as soon as possible. The cheekbone is one of the eight hand bones, the fracture of which is most often the result of a fall. Because a fracture of the cheekbone (also known as a scaphoid fracture) often has no visible deformity and the pain subsides quickly, it is often not referred to a doctor. It may also be months or years before the fracture is discovered. It is then more difficult to treat the problem, but there is always a solution!
Anatomy of the cheekbone
The cheekbone is one of 8 tiny hand bones in the wrist. The carpal bones are arranged in two rows, the cheesebone connects and stabilises these two lines. It is a fragile bone, so a scaphoid fracture is the most common of all hand fractures.
Causes of fracture
Cheese fractures are most often caused by a consequence of a fall. Typically occurs when someone falls forward with their arms outstretched and touches the ground leaning on their hands. Often people do not seek medical attention for this injury immediately, because the pain usually subsides in a few days, and other than a small swelling there is usually no external sign of a scaphoideal fracture. Thus, it is assumed that it may be just a simple wrist sprain. It may also take months or even years before a diagnosis of scaphoid fracture is made.
Cheese fracture is the for athletes is also a relatively common injury. It typically occurs in sports with a high risk of falls. Examples include skateboarding, martial arts, volleyball and parkour.
What are the symptoms of a cheese fracture?
A scaphoid fracture is a symptom of a fall Pain, which typically subsides after a few days or a week or two, and a minor swelling is also often seen after a fall. The pain is typically when bending the wrist backwards for example, when pushing up from a push-up, or when trying to get up from the floor by leaning on your palms. Over time, the range of motion of the wrist narrows, and you can bend back less than you can bend the other wrist. In the case of a fracture of the clavicle the grip strength of the hand may also be reduced.
The diagnosis
Consult an orthopaedic specialist for a diagnosis. A Doctors of the Budapest Musculoskeletal Private Clinic In 3 locations in Budapest, in a family-like, friendly atmosphere, they are waiting for patients who want to heal.
The orthopaedic examination of the taking a medical history (anamnesis) begins. The doctor will ask the patient about their symptoms, how and when they first appeared, what time of day they get worse, what other conditions they have, and also about their medication and previous illnesses.
Then comes the physical examination, during which the orthopaedic specialist will look at the painful area to check for any visible lesions, and then use palpation and palpation to obtain further important information - including joint range of motion also assesses the condition of.
Fractures of the cheekbone are typically physical examination and X-ray image can be diagnosed on the basis of. However, even if the hand bones have not moved during the fracture, the fresh injury may not be detectable on an X-ray taken within a week of the fall. For this reason, if the orthopaedic specialist notices that the area above the cheekbone on the patient's hand highly pressure sensitive, it assumes a fracture of the scaphoideum, and can be fixed by plastering the joint. This can prevent displacement of the cheese knuckle, which would be a more difficult form of this injury to treat. A week or two later the X-ray is repeated, and on these you can usually already see the cheese fracture. If the diagnosis is still not clear, then MR image may be ordered by the doctor. A CT scan can also be used to diagnose a cheese fracture, but this imaging technique is relatively rarely used to diagnose a cheese fracture.
How to treat a cheese fracture?
The situation is simpler if the bones have not been displaced during the fracture, in which case treatment consists of a 2-3 month plaster cast. For anatomical reasons, the blood supply to the cheekbone is far from ideal, which is why it needs to be fixed for such a long time. A piece of the cheekbone closer to the forearm may die after the fracture. If this is the part of the bone that has fractured, or if the fracture has caused the bones to move with surgical intervention can cure a fracture of the cheekbone. The doctor performing the operation uses a screw to fix the bones in the correct position.
Do you need physiotherapy after treatment?
Suggested treatment for a fracture of the cheekbone physiotherapy treatments to help, plaster fixation and surgical solution. In all cases, it is advisable to seek the help of a physiotherapist, who will suggest personalised exercises after an assessment of your condition. For the duration of the plaster cast the importance of improving blood circulation by exercising the non-fixed joints of the arm. Once the plaster cast was removed, the physiotherapy is designed to strengthen weakened muscles and restore restricted range of motion. Even after surgery recommended physiotherapy to speed up and complete the healing process. Physiotherapy can be complemented by other physiotherapy treatments.
Our hand surgeons
Dr. Tamás Hábel
Traumatologist, hand surgeon
Cheese fractures can be treated with the best results if they are detected as early as possible. If you have wrist and hand pain, don't delay any longer!
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