Wrist Fracture

A wrist fracture is defined as the breakage of one of the bones near your wrist. It is usually a result of a sudden impact, such as falling from a bike, or playing a sport. These types of fractures are often caused by falling on an outstretched wrist or arm or by osteoporosis.

Common types of wrist fractures

• Colles’ Fracture – Distal radius with dorsal dislocation of fragments
• Smith’s Fracture – Distal radius with Volar dislocation of fragments
• Barton’s Fracture – Fracture displacement of the Radiocarpal joint
• Chauffeur’s Fracture – Fracture of the Radial Styloid