Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Fractures: Bone Repair

Fractures: Bone Repair

Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Carpal Tunnel Release Using Ultrasound Guidance: Two-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial Within the Military.

Journal of hand surgery global online·2026

Same author

Measuring Health-Related Quality of Life in Upper Extremity Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: Development of New Patient-Reported Outcome Items for Hand Transplant.

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation·2025

Same author

Estimating the 5-Year Publication Potential for Grant Awardees: Analysis of the Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program.

Military medicine·2025

Same author

Utilising intraoperative hand-held cryoneurolysis for enhanced post-thoracotomy pain control.

BMJ case reports·2025

Same author

Does Transhumeral Osseointegration After Amputation Improve Patient-reported Outcomes and Prosthesis Use?

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2025

Same author

What Functional Outcomes Can Be Expected With Osseointegrated Prostheses in Transfemoral Amputations?

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 8, 2025

Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

Published on: April 11, 2012

Closed Reduction Techniques for Distal Radius Fractures and Appropriate Casting Methods.

Ashley B Anderson¹, Scott M Tintle¹

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20089, USA.

|April 24, 2021

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Distal radius fractures are common orthopedic injuries. This guide details closed reduction and casting principles for orthopedic surgeons to ensure proper alignment and stability.

Keywords:

Closed management Distal radius fracture Reduction technique

More Related Videos

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents

Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents

Published on: August 14, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 8, 2025

Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

Published on: April 11, 2012

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents

Fracture Apparatus Design and Protocol Optimization for Closed-stabilized Fractures in Rodents

Published on: August 14, 2018

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Traumatology

Background:

Distal radius fractures represent a significant portion of orthopedic injuries.
Effective treatment requires restoring upper extremity alignment and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

To review indications for closed reduction and immobilization.
To provide a technical guide for successful closed reduction and casting.

Main Methods:

Review of indications for nonoperative management.
Technical description of closed reduction procedures.
Guidance on appropriate casting techniques.

Main Results:

Understanding closed reduction principles is crucial for nonoperative or pre-surgical management.
Successful application of these techniques can restore acceptable alignment and stability.

Conclusions:

Closed reduction and casting are fundamental techniques for managing distal radius fractures.
This article serves as a practical guide for orthopedic surgeons.