Abstract:[Objective] To investigate the effect of axial displacement on clinical outcomes of distal radius fractures fixed with tradition- al Chinese splints. [Methods] From January 2019 to October 2019, 45 patients received manual reduction and external fixation with tradi- tional Chinese splint for distal radial fractures. Based on the radial axial displacement at the latest follow up, 24 patients fall into the < 2.5mm group, while 21 patients were in the ≥ 2.5 mm group. Wrist function was assessed by using Mayo score, additionally, the extent of ra- dius shortening displacement, palmar tilt and radial angle on radiographs were measured and compared between the two groups at the last follow-up. [Results] At the last follow-up of more than 3 months, there was no significant difference in the Mayo pain subscore between the two groups (P>0.05) , but the <2.5 mm group was significantly superior to the ≥2.5 mm group in terms of function, grip strength, range of motion subscores and the total Mayo score, with statistical significances (P<0.05) . At the last follow-up, the <2.5 mm group proved signifi- cantly superior to the ≥2.5 mm group in terms of axial displacement, palmar tilt and radial angle (P<0.05) . [Conclusion] Axial displace- ment of the distal radius occurred after traditional splint fixation, however, the axial displacement <2.5 mm has little effect on wrist joint function.