According to published results, adverse events are common after diaphyseal forearm fracture surgery, thus these procedures may require special consideration and personnel.

All our hand surgeons in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery are fellowship trained and are eligible for, or have passed, the hand board certification. We treat several types of ...

The surgery usually involves aligning the bones anatomically and then stabilizing the fracture with a metal plate and screws. Once again, rehab is important post-op in obtaining an optimal result.

Wrist surgery can be done to fix problems like arthritis, fractures, and carpal tunnel. Surgical techniques and recovery time depend on the exact surgery.

On June 19, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) MedTech introduced two new plating systems for distal radius (wrist) and proximal humerus (upper arm near the shoulder) fractures for its Variable Angle ...

When an older adult breaks a wrist, a doctor may recommend a cast or surgery. But a new study finds that getting a cast is just as good as surgery for such fractures.

Find out what you need to know about radial head fractures and their causes, symptoms, treatment, and more.

If fractured wrist bones do not align properly after a fall, you most likely would need surgery to align bones and regain range of motion.