Along with a scaphoid fracture, which other upper extremity bone is commonly at risk during a FOOSH injury?

In the context of a FOOSH (fall on an outstretched hand) injury, the distal radius is particularly at risk. When an individual falls onto their outstretched hand, the force transmitted through the wrist can lead to various injuries, and a transverse fracture of the distal radius is one of the most common ones encountered. This type of fracture often occurs in conjunction with scaphoid fractures because the scaphoid bone is situated near the distal radius and is susceptible to injury when the wrist is hyperextended and compressed during the fall.

The distal radius is significant to highlight since it serves as a critical component of the wrist joint. Injuries to this area can greatly affect wrist mobility and functionality. The biomechanics associated with a FOOSH injury make the distal radius particularly vulnerable due to the load experienced during impact, which can lead to both shear and compressive forces being applied.

Understanding the relationship between these fractures can assist in diagnosing and managing a patient with a FOOSH injury effectively, as both injuries can occur simultaneously in such trauma.