Radial inclination

Last revised by Craig Hacking on 31 Jul 2024

Radial inclination or radial tilt is the slope of the distal radial articular surface in relation to the radial shaft in the coronal plane and is an important measurement in the evaluation of distal radius fractures and radial deformities.

Radial tilt should not be confused with volar tilt.

The radial inclination angle is made on the wrist AP projection as an angle between a line drawn between the radial styloid and the ulnar border of the distal radius with respect to a line perpendicular to the shaft 8.

Cases and figures

  • Figure 1

Imaging differential diagnosis

  • Volar tilt
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