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Medicine

Closed Reduction Techniques for Distal Radius Fractures

Quick fact

Surprisingly, about half of closed reductions for distal radius fractures lose some alignment while healing, yet many still avoid surgery because the bone's own healing process and careful casting often maintain enough function.

Why this is interesting

You've broken your wrist, and the doctor says you might not need surgery—just a few careful pulls and twists. But how can moving the bone fragments around without cutting open your skin restore perfect alignment?