Stable extra-articular (“located outside the joint capsule of a joint”) fractures.
Non-displaced or low-displaced (displaced) intraarticular (“located within the joint capsule of a joint”) fractures
General or local contraindications (contraindications) to surgery.
Note: Early mobilization after conservatively treated distal radius fractures resulted in a higher number of treatment failures as well as more severe radial angle deformities than in the control group.
Medical aids
Wrist orthosis for effective immobilization of the wrist (for follow-up treatment after surgically treated distal radius fracture).
Behavioral instruction after treatment
Present to physician immediately if pain and/or sensory disturbances persist/become noticeable
Use of hand during light daily activities
Independently perform range-of-motion exercises (finger joints, elbow, shoulder joint) at an early age
Avoid measures that increase swelling, e.g., do not let the arm hang down; rest the arm on a pillow at night
Shoulder not immobilize by an arm sling!
General postoperative therapeutic measures
Elevate arm
Control of blood flow, motor function, sensitivity.
