How To Examine the Wrist VIDEO Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures Closed reduction If the fracture is open or if reduction is unsuccessful, open reduction Volar splint Orthopedic follow-up within 1 week The joint is reduced and immobilized at 15 to 30 ° of wrist extension with a volar splint or sugar tong splint (see figures Volar splint and Sugar tong splint).