Michael Barrett

Michael Barrett, a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Cambridge University Hospitals, shares his expertise on wrist fractures. He highlights the prevalence of these injuries in older women with osteoporosis and younger men after high-impact events. The discussion covers essential diagnostic techniques, particularly for distal radius and scaphoid fractures. Barrett underscores the importance of effective management and challenges, including pain relief strategies and the care of patients with comorbidities, making it clear that accurate diagnosis and follow-up care are crucial.