What are the complications in Barton Fracture?

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What are the complications in Barton Fracture?

Sometimes problems happen after surgery (complications). Possible Barton fracture complications include:

  • Acute compartment syndrome (ACS). ACS can stop blood from getting to important parts of your body. This could damage your nerves and muscles.
  • Bone infection (osteomyelitis). If you have an open wrist fracture (the bone breaks through your skin), you have a higher risk of infection.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome. A broken wrist that doesn’t heal right might lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. The syndrome causes pain, weakness and numbness. There are treatments that help.
  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a painful condition that happens when your nerves don’t work right and are irritated following your injury.
  • Malunion. Malunion is when your broken bones don't line up right when they heal.
  • Other damage. Broken bones can damage the area around them, including your muscles, blood vessels, nerves, ligaments and tendons.

Talk with your healthcare provider if you're worried about complications. Some treatments can help.

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