Fractures of the distal radius are one of the most common fractures; they account for 10-17% of all the fractures, more accurately 75% of the fractures of the arm. It is a fracture of the radius in the forearm which is most frequently seen in young males and older women. Reason for this distribution lies in the fact that boys fall more often during sport activities while older women because of osteophorosis are specially subjected to this type of injury. The most common mechanism of injury is by falling on the palm of the hand in dorsal flexion. That's how a typicall Colles' fracture occurs, where the distal fracture fragment is displaced dorsally and it is the most common distal radial fracture, with an incidence of 90%. The second type is Smith's fracture (5%), caused by a direct blow to the dorsal forearm or falling on the hand in palmar flexion. The distal fracture fragment is displaced volary. A Barton's fracture (2%) is an intraarticular fracture of the distal radius with dislocation of the radiocarpal joint. Confirmation of this injury is obtained by X-ray imaging in two projections, AP and laterolateral and after that it is decided about further treatment. Most types of these injuries are treated with reposition and cast immobilization for 6 weeks, while for a minor part of patients surgical treatment is performed. Options for surgical treatment are percutaneous fixation, limited open reduction, external fixation and open reduction internal fixation. Recovery is usually good, with some minor complications and mostly full recovery during 3-6 months.