Wrist Pain Following Distal Radius Fractures:

Wrist fractures are exceedingly common, accounting for nearly 20% of all fractures that present to the emergency room in the US. Nearly 640,000 people in the US fracture or break their wrist annually. These fractures are usually treated either with casting or with surgery using plates and screws.

Very frequently, even after these fractures heal following casting or surgery, patients can experience chronic lingering disruptive symptoms.

This post-fracture pain can manifest as pain, numbness and tingling, diminished motion of the wrist or fingers, diminished strength, and an inability to use the hand as well as before the injury. If you have previously had a wrist fracture and continue to experience residual pain, diminished function, numbness, or tingling of the fingers, our specialists can help

The Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery is dedicated to developing a comprehensive treatment plan to help you return to your normal level of function. We address your condition through surgery when necessary, as well as through comprehensive non-surgical strategies including rehabilitation, injection therapies, and advanced pain management techniques.

If surgery is required, our personalized, targeted, and effective treatment plan may include:

• Removal of plates and screws
• Release of entrapped nerves and tendons compressed by the injury or prior surgery
• Correction of bones that did not heal properly

Our specialized surgeons frequently use microsurgery for these delicate procedures. Microsurgical techniques are essential for repairing or freeing small structures such as nerves and tendons that may have been damaged or compressed during the initial fracture or surgery. This allows for exceptional precision in complex post-VLP cases.

No matter the complexity of your condition, our multidisciplinary team is fully equipped to diagnose and treat the problem effectively.

Benefits of Choosing the Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Our surgical team specializes in advanced techniques designed to relieve chronic pain, restore or preserve function, and repair severe injuries and conditions of the shoulder, arm, and hand.

Our multi-specialty hand and upper extremity surgeons are supported by an experienced staff committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

As part of the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, the Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery collaborates with nationally recognized specialists in rehabilitation and pain management. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive care from your initial consultation through full recovery.