Falling and Breaking Your Wrist: Understanding Distal Radius Fractures | Dr. Wayne Weil

by Wayne M. Weil, M.D | 1 year ago

Distal radius fractures, also known as broken wrists, are the most frequently encountered fractures in the office, often resulting from falls during activities such as cycling or skateboarding with outstretched hands. Appropriate treatment is essential to avoid disability, stiffness, and deformity,