Hand fractures involve a break in one or more of the bones of the hand or fingers and can occur following falls, sports injuries, crushing injuries or accidents. In addition to pain and swelling, fractures can affect joint alignment, tendon movement and nerve function, which is why accurate assessment and early management are important.

Treatment is guided by the type of fracture, its position, whether joints are involved and whether nearby tendons, nerves or blood vessels have been affected. Many hand fractures can be treated without surgery using splinting and guided movement. Surgery may be required where bones are displaced, unstable or involve joint surfaces, to restore alignment and allow the hand to function as normally as possible.

Recovery focuses on bone healing while maintaining movement to prevent stiffness. Hand therapy is often an important part of rehabilitation. This procedure is best suited to patients with fractures where stability, alignment or function would not recover reliably without surgical intervention.