A buckle fracture of the wrist is a type of incomplete fracture that occurs when one side of a bone bends or bulges out of place without breaking the other side of the bone. This type of fracture is also known as an impacted fracture or torus fracture. Buckle fractures are usually caused by sudden pressure on a bone, which is usually caused by a fall. Buckle fractures are very stable fractures, so they do not move out of alignment, and they heal more quickly than a typical fracture. Symptoms of a buckle fracture of the wrist include tenderness, slight swelling, and pain when moving the wrist. There is no deformity in the wrist, which means the wrist will not be out of its usual shape. Buckle fractures are usually treated with a removable backslab or ready-made splint, which should be worn as much as possible but can be removed for bathing or showering. An arm sling is optional and may help reduce any pain or discomfort. Buckle fractures do not require surgery, and they almost always heal quickly and with no complications.