Normal wrist radiograph

Case contributed by Dai Roberts
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Fall, tender ulnar border ? fracture

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

No displaced fracture.  Normal alignment on this single view. 

Case Discussion

Hand and wrist checklists can be used to develop systematic reporting styles and can highlight the more commonly overlooked areas.  Two views should be taken and reviewed in routine practice when reporting appendicular radiographs. 

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