Distal Radius Fracture is when the radius—the forearm bone located on the thumb side—is broken near the wrist.

The most common kind of arm fracture, the condition may occur when a person falls on an outstretched hand, as is common in snowboarding, in-line skating, biking, football, basketball, motocross, ATV, BMX and skateboarding (full pipes more than street courses) injuries.

Acute pain, tenderness, bruising, swelling and restricted motion are indications that a fracture has occurred and immediate treatment is advised in the form of icing, splinting, elevation and casting if the bone is easily aligned or arthroscopically assisted surgery if the break is more complicated.

Video description: The lunate is above and the stellate radius fracture below. The fracture fragments of the articular surface are shifting during my reduction using external pressure and distraction.