title: Wrist fractures.
abstract: The various types of wrist fractures are described. Keeping in mind the anatomy and biomechanics of the wrist assists in the detection of these injuries. The clinical and radiographic findings are discussed and the various associated injuries that may go undiscovered without maintaining a high index of suspicion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Chin
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Visotsky
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D004630:Emergencies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000293:injuries; D014457:Ulna / Q000293:injuries; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*