What position do patients with wrist fractures take to sleep

When sleeping after a wrist fracture, it is best to place the affected wrist on the side of the body, the affected limb needs to be braked and elevated, a soft cushion or pillow can be placed under the affected wrist to elevate the affected hand above the heart, this can promote the venous circulation of the hand, facilitate the dissipation of swelling and bruising, as well as moderate relief of pain symptoms. It should be noted that it is best to place the affected wrist on the side away from walls, bedheads and other obstacles, and place soft pillows around it for protection to prevent the patient from bumping while sleeping and to reduce the chance of fracture dislocation.