About Wrist Dislocation Reduction
Key Highlights
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Restores normal anatomical alignment of the wrist joint.Provides immediate relief from severe pain and deformity.Helps prevent long-term complications like chronic instability, stiffness, or post-traumatic arthritis.Often performed as a closed procedure without the need for surgical incisions.Essential first step in treating a traumatic wrist injury to facilitate proper healing.
Who is this surgery for?
- Acute traumatic dislocation of the radiocarpal or midcarpal joints confirmed by X-ray.
- Visible deformity, severe pain, and loss of wrist function following an injury.
- Compromised blood flow (ischemia) or nerve function (numbness, tingling) in the hand due to the dislocation.
- Dislocation associated with a fracture (fracture-dislocation) that requires alignment.
- Failure of conservative measures for a subluxation (partial dislocation).
How to prepare
- Immediate medical evaluation in an emergency department or clinic.
- Diagnostic imaging, primarily X-rays, to confirm the type and direction of the dislocation and rule out fractures.
- Assessment of neurovascular status (checking pulses, sensation, and movement in the fingers).
- Administration of analgesics and often sedation or a regional nerve block to ensure patient comfort and muscle relaxation.
- Informed consent discussion detailing the procedure, risks, and expected outcomes.
Risks & possible complications
- Failure of reduction, requiring a repeat procedure or surgical intervention.
- Damage to nerves, blood vessels, or tendons surrounding the joint.
- Recurrence of dislocation (instability).
- Stiffness and reduced range of motion in the wrist.
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis developing in the joint over time.
- Complications from anesthesia or sedation.
- Chronic pain or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Recovery & hospital stay
- The reduced wrist is immobilized in a plaster cast or splint for typically 3 to 6 weeks to allow ligament healing.
- Elevation of the hand and fingers is crucial for the first few days to control swelling.
- Pain is managed with prescribed medications, and ice packs can be applied over the cast.
- Follow-up X-rays are scheduled to ensure the bones remain in correct alignment.
- After cast removal, a structured physiotherapy program begins to restore strength, flexibility, and function.
- A gradual return to normal activities and sports is guided by the orthopedic surgeon and physiotherapist.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days (often outpatient/ER procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 6-12 weeks for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering wrist dislocation reduction in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for wrist dislocation reduction in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform wrist dislocation reduction. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for wrist dislocation reduction compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 54 – USD 272 | 0-1 days (often outpatient/ER procedure) | ~ 6-12 weeks for full functional recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 403 – USD 2,013 | 0-1 days (often outpatient/ER procedure) | ~ 6-12 weeks for full functional recovery | Know More |
Top hospitals for Wrist Dislocation Reduction in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing wrist dislocation reduction.
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