Wrist Fracture Click to View Products for Wrist Fractures   The radius (Fig.1) is the most commonly broken bone in the arm and a break of the radius at the end nearest the wrist is known as a Colles fracture. A Colles fracture frequently occurs when a fall is broken with outstretched hands. Symptoms Include: Pain and swelling in the wrist or forearm. Bruising at the fracture site. Deformity in severe fractures.	Fig. 1
Treatment: Non-surgical treatment A cast, brace or splint for a well-aligned fracture. A cast or splint with a closed reduction (re-alignment) of the fracture. Rehabilitation after cast removal. Surgical treatment External fixation device to align and stabilize the fracture. Open repair to insert pins, screws or plates to stabilize a complicated fracture. Another type of fracture occurring in the wrist is a fracture of the scaphoid, a small carpal bone at the base of the thumb (Fig.2).	Fig. 2
The scaphoid characteristically fractures in a manner similar to the radius (Colles) fracture. Scaphoid fractures heal more slowly due to poor blood supply. Non-union fractures are more common in scaphoid fractures than any other bone due to insufficient blood supply. Symptoms include: Swelling with pain and tenderness at the base of the thumb. Weak grip strength. Limited range of motion.   Treatment: Non-surgical treatment A cast, with or without thumb component. A brace or splint for a well-aligned fracture after cast removal. Rehabilitation after cast removal. Surgical treatment A severe fracture of the scaphoid, may require surgery. A screw or wire may be used to stabilize the scaphoid.
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