| Indicators of distal radius fracture stability | |
| Stable | Unstable |
| Minimal comminution | Comminuted |
| Impacted | Spread - depressed |
| Minimal angulation | Angulation |
| Minimal displacement | Displaced |
| No radiocarpal extension | Radiocarpal extension |
| No radioulnar extension | Radioulnar extension |
| Ulna styloid fracture | Ulnar neck fracture |