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Dr. Steven Rueda is one of the most sought after doctors for wrist fractures in Palm Beach. Wrist fractures are injuries that result after breaking of one of the bones in the wrist. These wrist injuries typically occur after trauma and can be very distressful to patients. The fractures are most common in young active patients and older age groups with osteoporosis.

Wrist Fractures Symptoms and Diagnosis

A woman with bandaged hand due to wrist fracture.

WHAT CAUSES WRIST FRACTURES?

The wrist has a total of 10 bones; two bones at the end of the forearm (radius and ulna), as well as those bones that help the wrist bend up and down called carpal bones. Any one of these bones can be broken in wrist fractures, but the radius is the most common of all. The goal of treatment is to allow the bones to heal to achieve a pain free and mobile wrist.

WRIST FRACTURES TREATMENT OPTIONS

WRIST FRACTURES PROCEDURE

Surgery can fix fractures with many different types of methods: plates and screws, wires, and pins. The goal of surgery is to use methods that allow the bones to remain in place and the patient to move their joints the fastest possible.

Incisions for wrist fracture procedures are highly variable; its best to discuss the independent procedure with Dr. Rueda at the time of your visit so you know the location, length, and details of the operation.

Recovery and Downtime

Why Choose Precision hand Center for your Wrist Fractures Procedure?

Dr. Rueda, a Hand Fellowship trained surgeon who has 7 years and 2,000 procedures of experience will be your safe and best choice for wrist fracture treatment. Successful results in these procedures require a surgeon that is experienced and knowledgeable in hand surgery and hand anatomy. Dr. Rueda has published articles in expert peer reviewed journals and his work has been presented in several national conferences. Dr. Rueda’s passion for patient education and custom centered approach will guarantee you feel comfortable every step of the way. Dr. Rueda also believes in treating his patients as if he was treating his own family; you can trust you will enter a trusting and long-term relationship and have some of the best wrist fracture treatment Palm Beach can offer.

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