Buckle fracture of wrist

Hear from our consultant

Your doctor’s advice

Buckle fractures of the wrist are very common injuries in children that will settle in time. Please take time to listen to the videos.

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Do

  • Elevate the wrist initially to reduce swelling
  • Painkillers can be used initially to help
  • Keep in the splint until the pain settles
  • Begin to move the fingers as soon as able

Don’t

  • Do not remove from the splint until 4 weeks minimum
  • Do not return to sports until pain free for 2 weeks

What our physiotherapist says

The advice and exercises in the video below are designed to help you regain full movement and strength. In order to return to full function as quickly as possible, it is important you follow the recommendations provided.

Contact us

If you have any concerns, contact the Virtual Fracture Clinic on:

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