How Do You Treat A Fractured Wrist?
The medical term applied to a broken wrist is a distal radius fracture. The radial bone is the large bone in the forearm, and the area near your wrist is referred to as the distal end of the arm. The treatment of a fractured wrist depends on the extent of the break; open fractures puncture the skin of the arm and may need to be reset with surgery. A breakage in more than one section of the wrist may also call for surgical treatment. Immediate medical attention should be sought if you suspect you have fractured your wrist. Seek medical attention at a hospital or other facility that has the ability to X-ray your wrist. X-rays will tell your doctor how severely the bone is broken and if surgery is necessary. Keep your arm elevated while you are waiting to be seen by the doctor. This helps reduce the swelling in your arm. Severe swelling may mean that you need to wear a splint for a few days before a cast can be applied to your wrist. Agree to surgery if your wrist fracture has caused your
