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Distal Radius ‘Buckle’ Fracture.

Your child has been treated for an injury to the wrist bone. They have had a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following instructions will aid their recovery.

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Symptoms

The pain, tenderness and swelling should gradually settle over a period of 1–2 weeks.

Recommended treatment

Your child will be provided with a splint to support the wrist while the bone is healing. The splint should be worn day and night for 3 weeks.

Whilst in the splint they can use their hand for light tasks as pain allows. The splint can be adjusted as the swelling decreases and can be removed for short periods for washing etc.

After 3 weeks the splint can be discarded, the wrist will normally be stiff and ache initially.

The injury

Your child has sustained a very common injury to the wrist bone. Rather than cracking completely, their soft bone has simply ‘buckled’ a little. This is a stable injury that normally heals without a problem.

Recovery time

Most injuries heal without any problems after 6 weeks. Children can usually return to P.E. or sports at this point. Rough play should also be avoided for this period.

Complications

If your child’s pain does not settle in the splint in the first few days please contact the Fracture Clinic for review. A more supportive soft cast can be applied if needed.

Rarely the fracture may fail to heal and continue to be painful beyond 6 weeks. If your child is still experiencing significant symptoms, please contact the Fracture Clinic for further advice.

Should you have any concerns following discharge from hospital, please contact the fracture clinic on:

01256 313202

Monday to Friday 8.30am–4.00pm

For urgent problems outside of these times, please attend the Emergency Department

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