Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications

An International  Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access Journal

P-ISSN: 0974-6455 E-ISSN: 2321-4007

Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications

An Open Access International Journal

Gunjan Shende1, Ruchika Zade1, Priyanka Sahu1, Mitushi Deshmukh2,
Shivani Bhurchandi2, Pratik Phansopkar2*

1Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of
Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

2Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of
Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.

Corresponding author email: drpratik77@gmail.com

Article Publishing History

Received: 20/03/2021

Accepted After Revision: 30/05/2021

ABSTRACT:

Smith’s fractures are the second most prevalent type of distal radius fractures but are much less common than Colle’s fractures. The radius is the most often broken bone in the arm. But fractures in Smith’s are still very unusual. They constitute fewer than 3 % of all radius fractures.These are most commonly seen in young men and older women.Smith fracture signs are similar to those of other forms of fractures. Pain, tenderness, bruising and swelling are usually immediate. The wrist may bent or hang oddly in manner depending on the seriousness injury. A 40 years old right hand dominant female met with a road traffic accident. She visited physiotherapy clinic with complaints of stiffness and loss of strength in her left wrist while performing daily activities. Pain and swelling was present at wrist joint.Patient was hypertensive. X-rays revealed a palmar displacement of the wrist suggesting Smith’s fracture. Patient was able to perform basic activities of daily living (ADLs) .Her ability to lift objects was improved with the tasks which also involved supination/pronation were also improved.

KEYWORDS:

Radius,Smith’s fracture , Displacement, Wrist joint, Rehabilitation.

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