 Anatomy & Surgery

What is the Wrist Exactly?

The wrist is where the radius, ulna and carpal bones come together. The end of the radius, nearest the hand, is one of the most frequently fractured bones in the human body.

Carpal Bones Radius

Ulna Humerus

Reparative Options:

Dr. Potter prefers to use plating techniques for your surgical repair. Below is an example of that technique:

Plates

Radius

This involves placing a plate with screws to hold the bones in a proper position while they heal.

op Splint Post

A temporary splint or cast will be used to protect the repair until you are fitted with a custom splint by your hand therapist.