In the last two decades, the management of distal radius fractures dramatically changed as a result of widely used cast treatment and development of new surgical techniques. These fractures are the most common fracture type in adults, showing bimodal age distribution. Distal radius fractures account for one-sixth of all fractures treated in emergency services. Although the majority of the fractures are uncomplicated, despite intraarticular fractures, the vast majority are treated using conservative methods. Anatomical restoration of displaced and unstable fractures of distal radius offers the best results in younger patients, while the optimal treatment which can be administered to elderly patients is controversial. In this article, the classification of distal radius fractures and current management approaches were discussed.