FALL ON OUTSTRECHED HAND WRIST BONE FRACTURED ??? The radius is one of two forearm bones and is located on the thumb side. The part of the radius connected to the wrist joint is called the distal radius. When the radius breaks near the wrist, it is called a distal radius fracture. The break usually happens due to falling on an outstretched or flexed hand. For any Trauma Consult DR DEEPAK KOLI (Orthopedic and Joint replacement Surgeon) Punawale/ Rawet/ Kiwale/ Tathawade 9922120200/7769088519