Some of the more severe hand fractures require surgery to align and stabilize the bones. Those fractures that break through the skin, or are the result of a crushing accident, fall into this category. During the surgical procedure your Rothman orthopaedic surgeon implants screws, wires, or plates into the hand to hold the fracture in place. This is important, for if the bone should happen to rotate during the healing process, then loss of function could result.
