General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
After a diagnosed wrist fracture, your doctor chooses immobilisation or surgery according to the fracture. A cast or resin support protects the wrist while bone heals; follow-up remains necessary.
The bones can move out of position in the days after treatment starts. Clinical and X-ray checks monitor their position: keep the schedule set by your team.
After the support is fitted, finger movement and raising the forearm usually help limit swelling. Ask to be shown permitted movements and follow your discharge instructions.
Severe pain inside the cast may reflect pressure within the forearm muscles, called compartment syndrome. It requires urgent care: contact your treating service or an emergency department immediately.
Removal of the support and rehabilitation are decided during follow-up. Movement may continue to improve for several months; wait for your doctor or surgeon to authorise sport.
Before going home, have your next checks and the contact for severe pain written down. Bring these instructions to the pharmacist for questions about prescribed medicines; pharmacy advice does not replace fracture checks.
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