Presentation
56 yo male presented to ED after fall from height on an outstretched hand. Swelling in the left wrist. Moderate pain with flexion, severe pain with wrist pronation/supination.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Chauffeur fracture
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Info
Radial styloid aka Chaffeur fracture on AP.
Dorsal subcutaneous hematoma seen on lateral view.
Case Discussion
Considering minimal displacement and the fact that the injury was sustained to the non-dominant hand the patient was treated conservativaly with cast immobilization. Follow-up with an orthopedic surgeon.
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