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Falls happen in the blink of an eye. Whether you trip while jogging, miss a step on the stairs, or slip on a wet floor, the natural reaction is to stretch out your hands to break the fall. This instinctive action often leads to what doctors call a FOOSH injury<\/strong>, which stands for \u201cFall On Outstretched Hand.\u201d FOOSH injuries can range from mild sprains to severe fractures that require surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is a FOOSH Injury?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A FOOSH injury occurs when you fall forward or backward and land with your arm outstretched to break the impact. This sudden force travels through the hand and wrist into the arm, sometimes reaching the shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the hand and wrist are not designed to absorb such high-impact forces, they are prone to injuries. These injuries may involve the bones, joints, tendons, or ligaments of the hand and wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Common Types of FOOSH Injuries<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FOOSH injuries vary depending on how you land, your age, and the strength of your bones. Here are the most common types:
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    Wrist Fractures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The wrist is the most frequently injured part during a FOOSH incident. A distal radius fracture, often called a Colles\u2019 fracture, occurs when the larger forearm bone breaks near the wrist. This is especially common in older adults with osteoporosis.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Scaphoid Fractures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist that is prone to breaking during a fall. A scaphoid fracture may not always cause severe pain right away but can lead to long-term complications if untreated.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Hand and Finger Fractures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Landing on an outstretched hand can result in broken metacarpal bones in the palm or fractures of the fingers.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Shoulder or Elbow Injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    In some cases, the force from a FOOSH can travel upward, leading to dislocations or fractures of the shoulder or elbow.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Sprains and Ligament Injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Not all FOOSH injuries result in fractures. Ligaments in the wrist or hand can stretch or tear, leading to pain and instability without broken bones.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Who Is Most at Risk?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While anyone can experience a FOOSH injury, certain groups are more vulnerable:
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