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Wrist (distal radius) fracture conservative management: exercises and advice . This leaflet outlines conservative management of a wrist fracture. What is a distal radius or wrist fracture? It is a break in one of the long forearm bones (radius) at your wrist, you can also break the ulna at the same time. Diagram of a distal radius fracture
Here are some examples of typical rehabilitation exercises for your condition. Start each exercise slowly. Ease off the exercise if you start to have pain. Your doctor or your physical or occupational therapist will tell you when you can start these exercises and which ones will work best for you.
Your wrist fracture can be treated in a plaster if you accept the displaced position. The advantage to this is that it avoids surgery and may function well enough for your needs.
These are some of the initial exercises to start your rehabilitation program until you see Dr. Weber, your physical therapist or athletic trainer or until your symptoms are resolved. Please remember:
Distal Radius Fracture Non-Operative Rehabilitation Protocol The goals of this protocol are to minimize post -op immobilization stiffness with maximizing digit and wrist ROM (especially supination), and improving grip strength.
WRIST PRONATION STRETCH Rest your arm on a table, then grasp your wrist as shown and gently turn your affected wrist towards palm face down. Keep your elbow straight and resting on a table during this stretch. Powered by HEP2go.com Created By STAT Orthopedic Rehab Aug 19th, 2017 - Page 3 of 3
ORIF Distal Radius Fracture Rehabilitation Protocol The goals of this protocol are to minimize post -op edema, maximize digit and wrist ROM (especially supination), prevent early scar adhesions to finger flexor tensions, and maximize grip strength.
