Distal radius fracture
（重定向自Fracture of lower end of radius）
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![Figure 1: Malreduced distal radius fracture demonstrating the deformity in the wrist](/Images/godic/202501/14/Distalradiusfracture5154.jpg")
![Figure 2: X-ray of a displaced intra-articular distal radius fracture in an external fixator. The articular surface is widely displaced and irregular.](/Images/godic/202501/14/Displaced_distal_radius_fracture5154.jpg")
![Figure 3: Arthroscopic image of a central triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear.](/Images/godic/202501/14/TFCC_tear5154.jpg")
A distal radius fracture is a common bone fracture of the radius in the forearm. Because of its proximity to the wrist joint, this injury is often called a wrist fracture. Treatment is usually with immobilization, although surgery is sometimes needed for complex fractures.