Management depends on the severity of the<unk> . An undisplaced<unk>  may be treated with a cast alone. The cast is applied with the distal fragment in palmar flexion and ulnar deviation. A<unk>  with mild angulation and displacement may require closed reduction. There is some evidence that immobilization with the wrist in dorsiflexion as opposed to palmarflexion results in less redisplacement and better functional status. Significant angulation and deformity may require an open reduction and internal fixation or external fixation. The volar forearm splint is best for temporary immobilization of forearm, wrist and hand<unk> s, including<unk> . There are several established instability criteria: dorsal tilt >20°, comminuted<unk> , abruption of the ulnar styloid process, intraarticular displacement >1mm, loss of radial height >2mm. A higher amount of instability criteria increases the likelihood of operative treatment. Treatment modalities differ in the elderly. Repeat Xrays are recommended at one, two, and six weeks to verify proper healing.
Colles' fracture
Boxer's fracture
Pott's fracture
Malgaigne's fracture
Chauffeur's fracture
Smith's fracture
Bosworth fracture
Bennett's fracture