Wrist Fracture

Anatomy of Wrist Fracture injury
Wrist Fracture Picture

Wrist Fracture

A Wrist Fracture is a fracture or break in the radius just above the wrist or one of the smaller carpul bones (scaphoid, lunate, hamate or Capitate.

Most Wrist Fractures happen when someone tries to break a fall with their hand the weight of their bodies causes the radius to fracture just above the wrist.