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Hand, wrist, and elbow specialty care
English and Spanish-speaking staff
Acute and chronic conditions
Overview
What it is
A hand or wrist fracture can cause pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, or loss of motion.
Symptoms
Some fractures heal well in a brace or cast. Others need careful reduction or surgery to restore alignment and function.
How we diagnose it
A hand or wrist fracture can cause pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, or loss of motion. Some fractures heal well in a brace or cast. Others need careful reduction or surgery to restore alignment and function.
Non-surgical treatment
Bring your ER or urgent-care X-rays and report
Splinting, casting, and repeat imaging
Surgery
Surgical fixation when alignment or stability requires it
What recovery looks like
Healing time depends on the bone and injury pattern. Many fractures need 4 to 8 weeks of protection, followed by motion and strengthening.
Trusted patient education
Learn more from national hand and orthopedic organizations
These links go directly to patient resources from AAOS, ASSH, and AAHS.
