Upper Limb Fractures and Tumors + Clinical Indications

Barton Fracture

fracture and dislocation of the posterior lip of the distal radius

Bennet Fracture

fracture of the base of the first metacarpal bone

Boxer Fracture

transverse fracture that extends through the metacarpal neck; most commonly seen in fifth metacarpal

Colles Fracture

transverse fracture of the distal radius in which the distal fragment is displaced posteriorly

Smith Fracture

reverse of colles fracture; transverse fracture of the distal radius with the distal fragment displaced anteriorly

Joint Effusion

accumulated fluid in the joint cavity; sign of an underlying condition

Osteoarthritis aka Degenerate Joint Disease (DJD)

noninflammatory joint disease, gradual deterioration of the articular cartilage with hypertrophic bane formation; normal part of aging process

Bone Metastases

transfer of disease or cancerous lesions from one organ/part; all malignant tumors have ability to metastasize; most common of malignant bone tumors

Bursitis

inflammation of the bursae or fluid filled sacs that enclose the joints; formation of calcification in associated tendons; pain and limited joint movement

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

painful disorder of wrist and hand that results from compression of the median nerve