Does a comminuted fracture of the radius have the ability to heal on its own?

Comminuted radial fractures do not usually heal on their own. A comminuted fracture is one of the more serious types of fractures. When a comminuted fracture occurs, the fracture is relatively unstable and is prone to displacement and deformity, and generally does not heal on its own. When a comminuted fracture of the radius occurs, the first thing to do is to limit the rotation of the forearm and the weight bearing of the hand, and to simply fixate the forearm with a cardboard or a wooden board to limit the movement of the fracture site, and then must actively consult the doctor. If a comminuted radius fracture occurs in a child, it is appropriate to treat the fracture conservatively first, with manipulative reduction under anesthesia and immobilization with a cast or brace. In adults, if the displacement of the fracture is large and the effect of manipulation is unsatisfactory, surgery can be considered to perform incisional reduction and internal fixation with a plate. After the occurrence of comminuted fracture of the radius, first of all, you should go to the hospital in time, after the doctor’s examination, to clarify the fracture type and the degree of comminution, and then consider the appropriate treatment.