One-Handed Techniques for One-Handed Users After a Distal Radius Fracture
A week ago, when I was walking my dog, I slipped and fell on ice. Immediately, I knew I broke my wrist. I fractured my distal radius. A distal radius fracture occurs when the radius bone near the wrist breaks, often due to a fall onto an outstretched hand. This injury can significantly impact a person’s ability to perform daily activities, especially when using one hand. Reflecting on my injury, I used my knowledge and skills as an occupational therapist to perform my daily activities using one hand…