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A metal plate with screws or pins (hardware) is often used to stabilize a distal radius fracture. They keep the bones in place while they heal. Sometimes, pins or wires will be used. After surgery, you will be in a bulky dressing (bandage) with a plaster splint that goes from the hand to the middle of the forearm, with the fingers free.
Plate and screws — This is the most common option for surgical treatment of distal radius fractures. External fixator (a stabilizing frame outside the body that holds the bones in the proper position so they can heal) — This has become less common in recent years but is still a good option for severe and open fractures.
A fracture of the distal radius is one of the most common types of injuries to the skeletal system, and is treated using a variety of different techniques, from casting to pinning to open surgery with plates and screws.
Distal radius fractures can be reset either with surgery (open reduction) or without it (closed reduction). This article discusses the recovery process for both approaches, plus the pain management tactics that can be used for all patients.
A metal plate with screws or pins (hardware) is often used to repair a distal radius fracture. These keep the bones in place while they heal. Sometimes wires are also used.
Many wrist fractures are successfully treated without surgery. However, some cases require an operation to restore the normal structure of the bones and to provide stability and prevent further bone fragment movement. One of the common procedures to achieve this is ‘open reduction internal fixation’ (ORIF) surgery where the position of the
If your wrist is broken in many places, or the bone poked through your skin, you may need surgery. The doctor will make a cut on your skin near your wrist and use a plate, screws, or pins to hold the bones in place.
