Plaster or splint?

The difference between a splint and a classic plaster is that there are plaster splints and plastic splints, depending on the injury and the demands on the material. The advantages of a closed plaster cast, for example, are that it restricts freedom of movement even more than a splint, it is somewhat more stable and is therefore particularly suitable for children and older people who may be more careless with their injured hand. A splint can have the advantage that it is easier to remove, for example for personal hygiene. Depending on the findings, a plaster splint is relatively often applied instead of a closed plaster cast in the case of a wrist fracture.

A classic, closed plaster cast that completely surrounds the body part
A splint models only a part of the body part
The rest is then wrapped with a more flexible bandage

Symptoms

A wrist fracture is usually caused by a trauma, for example falling on the outstretched hand. Acute symptoms after the accident include If these symptoms occur after a fall, a doctor should be consulted on the same day to prevent, for example, a fragment from not being supplied with blood well enough. If a minimal fracture is not detected or a false joint has formed along the fracture gap, the injury may cause the same symptoms in a weaker form. In this case, it can develop into a chronic pain syndrome, which is why the symptoms should be clarified in any case. In the following articles you will find information about injuries with similar symptoms:

Swelling and movement restrictions in the wrist area
Pressure pain between thumb and index finger (tabatiere)
Problems with supporting and loading the hand
Loss of strength when gripping

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Wrist Arthrosis
Wrist Inflammation
Tendinitis