What is the definition or description of: wrist fracture surgery?

Wrist surgery: Wrist fracture surgery is surgery on a fractured bone in the wrist . These bones include the radius, and ulna and the carpal bones which are the scaphoid, trapezium, trapezoid, lunate, triquetrum, hamate, capitate and sometimes pisiform ( a wrist bone but a sesamoid bone).

Wrist fracture: Very common fracture seen in all ages typically after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Most common fracture involves the distal radius. Surgery may involve manipulation of the fracture into a better position followed by casting without any incisions. Pins can be placed thru skin if needed. More complex or unstable fractures typically involve an incision with placement of a plate and screws

Fix fracture: It is a procedure where a broken bone in the wrist area is fixed. Common methods include pins, screws, plates and staples.

Hand surgery: Wrist fracture surgery involves either repairing the distal radius and ulna from a traumatic injury or the carpal bones of the hand that articulate with radius and ulna. Fractures repaired surgically usually will include implants such as plates, screws or wires. The post-operative course of the procedures can vary requiring as little as 1 week of immobilization while others requiring 7-8 weeks.