Wrist fracture treatment

Overview

A broken wrist (wrist fracture) can involve a fracture of any of the small carpal bones in the wrist, or the ends of the forearm bones — the radius and the ulna. Wrist fracture treatment is a splint, cast or surgery, depending on the severity of the break. Rehabilitation therapy is usually needed.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for wrist fracture treatment

• Experience. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors treat more than 1,000 people with all types of wrist fractures. Mayo hand surgeons have extensive experience treating broken wrists, including severe breaks.
• Expertise. Mayo orthopedic doctors have special training in hand problems and have experience treating the complications that some people experience with wrist fractures. Orthopedic and rehabilitation specialists work together to diagnose your problem and determine the most effective treatment for you.
• Research leader. Mayo Clinic researchers study innovative technology, devices and treatment options for wrist fractures.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked high performing for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.

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At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.

Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care — and trusted answers — like they've never experienced.

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