![]() In the next x-ray the radius fracture has healed (red oval) but has shortened. The right hand image shows that as the radius collapses and shortens it also angulates backwards. This causes the ulnar to impact against the carpal bones shown with the red circle. In this case, as the ulnar has not been fractured, it remains at it's normal length. The left hand image shows the radius collapsing in the line of the black arrow and becoming shortering in the process. The following x-rays demonstrate how the wrist can displace. Plaster of Paris is usually in place for four to six weeks. Only undisplaced simple fractures of the distal radius are treated non-operatively, in a plaster of Paris. Occasionally, fractures are investigated with CT scans, and these are particularly common with intra-articular fractures, to assess any step in the articular surface, which may pre-dispose to osteoarthritis. All these factors can suggest a more severe injury and more unstable fracture pattern. Many classifications have been identified, but important features of plain x-rays involve whether the fracture line extends into the joint surface (articular surface), whether the fracture is displaced (fracture fragments have moved), and whether, on the back of the wrist, the bone has crumbled (so-called dorsal comminution). These will often show the fracture pattern. Plain radiographs are the mainstay of investigations for distal radial fractures. ![]() Very quickly a patient will be placed in a temporary splint for comfort. Clinical examination by the doctor will include assessment of the sensation of the hand, to ensure no nerves have been injured, and assessment of the blood supply to the hand, to ensure no vessels have been injured, and also ensuring that all the fingers can straighten and bend, to ensure no tendons have been injured. ![]() Patients are in severe pain, with a restricted range of movement. Clinical examinationĪ distal radial fracture often is very easy to identify. When observed from the side-on, the wrist has a bump reminiscent of an upturned dinner fork. A common deformity of a Colles type fracture is the 'dinner fork' deformity. Patients will immediately notice severe pain in the affected wrist and may notice a deformity around the wrist. Patients who fall onto an outstretched wrist can heavily impact the radius, which may break. Who does it affect?ĭistal radial fractures can occur in any patient, but tend to be more common in those patients over the age of 50 and, in particular, those patients with osteoporosis. These include Colles fracture, Barton fracture, Smith's fracture and Chauffeur's fracture. Consultant Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon Other common namesĪ variety of fracture patterns around the wrist have been described, usually after the surgeon who first described the occurrence.
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![]() The following are some of the Rose’s best moments and lines on the show. ![]() So Rue McClanahan was cast as Blanche, and White became sweet, ditzy Rose, one of the most beloved of the “Golden Girls.” The show’s director, Jay Sandrich, however, had worked with White on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and thought the Blanche character was too close to White’s role on it, Sue Ann Nivens. White was originally supposed to portray the hot-to-trot widow Blanche Devereaux on the comedy series about four senior women living together in Miami. Rest in Peace, Betty White.Betty White wasn’t supposed to play Rose Nylund on “The Golden Girls,” but we are so grateful that she did. Betty White was truly a charming comedic genius and an absolute gem of a human being… she will be sorely missed by everyone she’s touched through her 80+ year in show business. Oh my… I’m laughing and crying at the same time watching these clips. This census skit with Tina Fey made me laugh so hard every time! Her dead-pan expression makes the whole thing even more hysterical. And as I’ve quit Facebook for over a year now, I agree wholeheartedly how dumb it is to waste your time using that app, ahah. The dancing scene is just so absurd but made me laugh and truly, we could have more Betty White scenes in this movie!Īs for her TV appearances, her opening SNL monologues are definitely one of the funniest of the show and I love how she’s always game with poking fun at herself. This particular scene is a hoot and you could tell her co-stars could barely contain their laughter. “When Betty White asks for a coffee you get her a f****** cup of coffee” LOL! I love that she’s not afraid to play against type and show her ‘nasty’ side… as evident in this prank video Reynolds himself posted on her 99th birthday. She developed a friendship with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds and they seem to have similar sense of humor. On films, I think most contemporary audience are most familiar with her role in The Proposal where she effortlessly stole the show every time she came on. Here are some of her funniest Scandinavian quips from her show: She’s definitely my favorite of the four Golden Girls and how funny that I end up living in Minnesota where her character Rose Nylund is from (St Olaf, MN to be exact!). My first intro to Betty White was in Golden Girls when I was still living in Jakarta. Not many people have had a phenomenal career spanning eight decades, but she was truly a one of a kind talent who’s genuinely hilarious on and off screen. ![]() I’ve actually just seen the documentary on her called Betty White – The First Lady of Television just this past April which is on Netflix. I hope this will be shown in my local cineplex, but I definitely would watch it when it’s available on streaming. Per Deadline, the documentary will proceed as planned which includes highlights from White’s unprecedented TV career, her telling inside stories about her life, and clips of the funniest moments from various shows such as The Golden Girls, SNL, Hot in Cleveland, The Proposal and The Mary Tyler Moore Show among others. In fact, there’s a big plan to commemorate her birthday on January 17 with a special theatrical screening of Betty White: 100 Years Young for one night only. ![]() She’s just about two weeks shy of her 100th birthday. I think everyone is ready to say goodbye to 2021 and losing such a legend like Betty White is another blow to an already tough year □ I was out and about most of the day and heard about her passing while I was driving in my car. Oh wow… I wasn’t expecting to be posting this today. It is suitable for 2-8 players aged 8+, making it perfect for families and parties alike.There can be only one winner in the Monopoly game. 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