In the past, surgical repair of a broken wrist often required the orthopaedic surgeon to fit the patient with a bulky, external metal brace. Today, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush wrist surgeon Dr. Mark Cohen is using small metal implants to repair these fractures.

In a Medstar report, Dr. Cohen discusses how the internal fixation surgical procedure results in a quicker, more complete recovery for the patient.

Medstar Report: No Cast Wrist Fix