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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for types of wrist fracture
  1. Osteoporosis 
    Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. Osteoporosis ... are the most common. Your body needs the minerals calcium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Bone mineral density test 
    ... from a chest x-ray.) There are two types of DEXA scans: Central DEXA ... in your wrist, fingers, leg, or heel. These machines are found ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007197.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Wrist arthroscopy 
    ... made larger to relieve the pressure and pain. Wrist fractures. Arthroscopy can be used to remove small bits of bone and help realign the bones in your wrist. Arthritis. Arthroscopy can be used to remove tissues ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007585.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Orthopedic services 
    ... syndrome Sesamoiditis Tendon or ligament injury HAND AND WRIST Fractures Joint pain Arthritis Tendon or ligament injury Carpal ... painful area. This may involve corticosteroid or other types of ... care Joint fusion Arthroplasty or joint replacements Ligament ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007455.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Distal median nerve dysfunction 
    ... nerve where it passes through a narrow area. Wrist fractures may injure the median nerve directly. Or, it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000691.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Arm MRI scan 
    ... to age Abscess Bursitis of the elbow or wrist Broken bone or fracture Ganglion cyst in the wrist Infection in the bone Ligament, tendon, or cartilage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007358.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Test Your Osteoporosis Knowledge 
    ... over the age of 50 will have a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra during their lifetime because of bone ... lower spine and hip. Your doctor uses a type of X-ray machine to test ... in the finger, wrist, leg, or heel, but are not as accurate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000360_6.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Carpal tunnel syndrome 
    ... to carpal tunnel syndrome include: Alcohol use Bone fractures and arthritis of the wrist Cyst or tumor that grows in the wrist ... your workplace to reduce the stress on your wrist include: Using ... types of computer mouse, cushioned mouse pads, and keyboard ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000433.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Arm CT scan 
    ... cause of pain or other problems in the wrist, shoulder or elbow joints (usually when MRI cannot ... Broken or fractured bone Damage to the hand, wrist, or elbow joints Cyst Healing problems or development ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007347.htm - Medical Encyclopedia