Busch fracture

Busch Fracture

Busch Fracture (pronounced: boosh frak-chur) is a specific type of bone fracture that occurs in the scaphoid bone, one of the small bones in the wrist. This fracture is named after the German surgeon August Karl Gustav Bier, who first described it in 1897.

Etymology

The term "Busch Fracture" is derived from the surname of the German surgeon August Karl Gustav Bier, who first described this type of fracture. The term "fracture" comes from the Latin word "fractura", which means "a break".

Description

A Busch Fracture is a transverse fracture of the scaphoid bone that occurs at the waist of the bone. This type of fracture is often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH injury). Due to the unique blood supply of the scaphoid bone, a Busch Fracture can lead to avascular necrosis of the proximal fragment of the bone.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of a Busch Fracture is typically made through physical examination and imaging studies, such as X-ray or MRI. Symptoms may include pain and swelling in the wrist, particularly in the anatomical snuffbox, a small depression on the thumb side of the wrist.

Treatment

Treatment of a Busch Fracture typically involves immobilization of the wrist in a cast for several weeks. In some cases, surgery may be required to stabilize the fracture and promote healing.

Related Terms

• Scaphoid bone
• Bone fracture
• Avascular necrosis
• August Karl Gustav Bier
• Anatomical snuffbox

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Busch fracture
• Wikipedia's article - Busch fracture

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