Intra-articular distal radial fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of trauma in the football game last week and with painful wrist.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

A lucent line is noted at distal radius on lateral radiograph, which extends to radiocarpal articular surface. There is no evidence of carpal bones involvement in both frontal and lateral images.

Case Discussion

Intra-articular extension of distal radius fracture without displacement.

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