Overview
Surgery to fix a fracture of the distal radius, the bone near the wrist.
General Information
- Area involved: Forearm near wrist
- Purpose: Restore bone alignment and wrist function
- Duration: 1–2 hours
- Hospital stay: Outpatient or 1 night
- Anesthesia: Regional or general
- Recovery: 6–8 weeks (may need physiotherapy)
Types
- Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF): Plate and screws
- External fixation (in severe cases)
Before Surgery
- X-ray or CT
- Splinting before surgery
- Control swelling and pain