The most common mechanism of the distal radius fractures is falling down with the hand outstretched. These fractures show a great variety: ranging from a simple metaphyseal bending to intra-articular, comminuted, and unstable complex type of fractures. The purposes of the treatment are; 1) to provide an acceptable and painless range of motion to the patient`s wrist, 2) to bring back the patient to the preinjury daily activity level, and 3) to reduce the risk of degenerative changes and possible permanent disability. Conservative treatment is more cumbersome with particular difficulties; it requires frequent radiographic and clinical control; it is not a simple treatment modality and demands deep knowledge and experience; its complications are not rare. This review will cover the prerequisites, indications, and contraindications of conservative treatment of the distal radius. The process of treatment will be explained from beginning to the end with recommended standard protocols; alternative solutions and treatment procedures will be given for the potential complications and problems.