Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic and #Teleorthopedics.
English
Español
Orthonow live

Immediate Orthopedic Care

CORPORATE

(305) 537-7272
(305) 537-7272 Online Payment
  • OrthoNOW
  • Services
  • Consultations
  • Rehabilitation
  • OrthoNaturals® CBD
  • About
    • Meet OrthoNOW Team
    • OrthoNOW History
    • FAQs
    • Investing in OrthoNOW®
  • Contact Us
  • Locations
    • Doral
    • Doral Rehab
    • Casper
    • Biscayne

Wrist Fractures

Request TeleHealth: OrthoNOW Live
Home » Hand & Wrist Care » Wrist Fractures
or

The wrist is made up of eight small bones and the two forearm bones, the radius and ulna.

The bones come together to form multiple large and small joints. At each joint, the ends of the bones are lined with a very smooth covering (cartilage). The bones are held together by ligaments. The shape and design of these joints allow the wrist to bend and straighten, move side-to-side, and rotate, as in twisting the palm up or down.

A wrist fracture may occur in any of these bones when enough force is applied to the wrist, such as when falling down onto an outstretched hand. Severe injuries may occur from a more forceful injury, such as a car accident or a fall off a roof or ladder. Osteoporosis, a common condition in which the bone becomes thinner and more brittle, may make one more susceptible to getting a wrist fracture with a simple fall.

The most commonly broken bone of the wrist is the radius.

Many people think that a fracture is different from a break, but they are the same. When the wrist bone is broken, there is pain, swelling, and decreased use of the hand and wrist. Often the wrist appears crooked and deformed. Fractures of the small wrist bones, such as the scaphoid, are unlikely to appear deformed.

Conditions - Hand & Wrist Care

Basal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb

Basal Joint Arthritis of the ThumbOsteoarthritis of the basal joint of the thumb As explained on a surgical article published on drbadia.com, Osteoarthritis of the basal joint of the thumb is the second most common location for arthritis in the hand. However, it is by far the most functionally disabling. While distal interphalangeal joint arthritis is much more common, it is often minimally symptomatic, and the only [...]
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS

  • Contusion (Bruise)

  • CrossFit Injuries & Treatments

  • CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)

  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

  • Dupuytren’s Disease

Most Common Questions

View All FAQs
Pre-participation Physical evaluation form provided by your school or camp.
Prekinder -12th Grade, School, Sports team, Summer Camp, VPK
No. OrthoNOW is a walk-IN clinic. You can call our office for a same day appointment or visit our walk-in center. See our hours here.
Times vary because we are a walk- IN clinic. Most of our patients are in and out in less than 1 hour.
Contact Us

OrthoNOW because injuries don't happen by appointment.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

OrthoNOW Naturals
OrthoNOW Nourish
Orthonow Live
OrthoNOW Team
Commom Accidents in a Warehouse
Worker Compensation

Most Recent Orthopedic Videos

  • Luis Palomino Is Back & Ready After A Boxers Fracture!

  • Ever Wondered How A Fiberglass Cast Is Removed?

  • Ortho For Primary Care Series

  • What to Expect During a Cast Removal Appointment at OrthonOW?

  • Dr. Badia Explains Finger Fractures & Why They Should Be Taken Seriously!

  • Dr.Badia Was Presented With The Injured Worker Inspiration Award By The #Florida Orthopedic Society!

On My Way NOW App

Easy Access To Help On My Way NOW App

Because Injuries Don’t Happen by Appointment®

  1. Connect with Clinician for help
  2. Send photos of injury
  3. Locate nearest OrthoNOW
  4. Driving directions – Map integration
  5. Get post-treatment updates
  6. LEARN MORE. . .
APP Store
OrthoNow

(305) 537-7272

No Appointment Necessary

Services

Treatment Areas

Insurance & Pricing

Wellness

Workers Compensation

Blog

OrthoNOW Reviews

Privacy Policy

About

Locations

Patient Login

Licensing Opportunity

Investor Relations

Careers

Referring Physicians

Orthobiologics

Get On My Way NOW® App

Learn More » APP Store APP Store
Connect With Us:
Facebook Twitter You Yube Linkedin Instagram