Radial styloid fracture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

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Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
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Cortical disruption and lucency through the base of the radial styloid, consistent with fracture. 

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Lateral
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Further oblique and lateral views clearly delineate the radial styloid fracture. 

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates the difficulty on diagnosing or excluding fractures on a single projection. Always trace the cortex of each bone to make sure there is no disruption. 

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