What to Examine on the First Review of a Distal Radius Fracture

The first review of distal radius fracture should be X-ray, and in some cases, it is also necessary to review the blood routine, liver and kidney function and other routine test indexes. The first review of distal radius fracture is usually one month after the fracture (or fracture surgery), and the first choice for review is X-ray examination, and the examination items are usually the front and side of the distal radius, through the front and side of the film can understand the location of the fracture and the healing situation. In addition, the results of the review can also guide the next treatment plan, such as mild displacement of the fracture can be external fixation. In addition, for severe fractures, such as open distal radius fracture, comminuted fracture, fracture combined with infection, etc., the first postoperative review will also include routine tests such as blood routine, liver and kidney function, etc., to understand the inflammatory indexes, anemia, liver and kidney function, etc., and to guide the medication treatment plan.