![]() During cast, the wrist normally remains non-functional for a long period, which often results in slight weakness and discomfort after the cast is removed. ![]() When the cast is taken off after surgical or nonsurgical procedure to treat the fracture, some pain and swelling may persist there. To regain the functional use of hand and wrist is the main objective of rehabilitation of ulnar styloid fracture. Hence, in such cases, it is important to consider the history, fall, blow or accident carefully and study other symptoms of ulnar styloid fracture to confirm the condition. Therefore nondisplaced ulnar styloid fracture can cause difficulty in making the correct diagnosis. In some cases, it is observed that pain and other symptoms appear later in progress and that there are no immediate symptoms. If there is a non-displaced fracture of ulnar styloid, no deformity is observed even if pain may persist. If there is displacement in ulnar styloid fracture, deformity is visible around the affected part. ![]() As the ulnar styloid is injured, sometimes the patient is unable to move the wrist or hold any objects. ![]()
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