Distal radial fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Slip and fell in bathroom today 3am hitting outstretched left hand, local examination: swelling and tenderness radial end, restricted movements.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Nondisplaced distal radial intra-articular fracture is noted.

 

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x-ray

Nondisplaced distal radial intra-articular fracture is noted (yellow arrows) 

Case Discussion

This fracture needs only immobilization by splint . 

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