WRIST FRACTURES Distal radius or wrist fractures are common in elderly and also seen in young. x ray wrist will confirm the diagnosis. If it's a extra-articular(not involving the joint) It can be managed with plaster.Those having joint involved will require a plate. Plaster is done after giving a small injection to reduce the pain. Plaster is changed in 10 days time once it becomes loose. Plaster is kept for 6 week from injury. Dr Abhishek Kumar Senior Consultant orthopedics and Joint Replacement Yatharth Hospital GreaterNoidaWest & Apollo Hospital Noida clinic 1Near RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL clinic 2 Sector 119 Eldeco Aamantran for appointment 9910516668 .