Objective To observe the effect of Kinesio taping on hand function after internal fixation of distal radius fracture, comparing to the control group. Methods Using randomized controlled methods, 36 cases of unstable distal radius fracture after internal fixation were randomly divided into two groups, 18 cases in the treatment group were treated by Kinesio taping and wrist active rehabilitation training. The control group (18 cases) only got wrist active rehabilitation training. All patients were evaluated before and after treatment in 1 week and 2 weeks, including the function assessment of wrist joint by Gartland-Werley, swelling measurement of distal wrist joint by volumetric method, pain evaluation by visual analogue scale (visual analog scale, VAS). Results In the twice evaluation after treatment, Gartland-Werley assessment of wrist joint, distal swelling degree and VAS of the treatment group were superior to that of the control group, the difference had statistical significance(P<0.05). Conclusion Kinesio taping can improve the distal radius fracture postoperative swelling, promote the recovery of hand function in patients, and improve the curative effect of limb pain significantly. It's worthy of promotion.