Radial metadiaphyseal torus fracture

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall off trampoline with distal forearm pain and tenderness.

Patient Data

Gender: Male

The radius is bowed on the lateral film and there is a buckle fracture of the distal radial diaphysis.

Case Discussion

Distal radial buckle fracture accompanied by bowing of the mid-portion of the radius.

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