Broken wrist or broken hand

Broken wrist is the most common type of fractures. Common symptoms include wrist pain, swelling, and wrist deformity. Most wrist fractures can be fixed with plaster. If the bone is displaced, it can be reset manually after mild anesthesia. After the position is finalized, use plaster to fix it. Broken wrist usually does not require internal fixation by surgery.


How is Broken wrist or broken hand treated in practice?