Distal radial and ulnar styloid fractures

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient slipped and fell in the bathroom today morning, falling on an outstretched hand, pain and swelling left wrist.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

X-ray shows a comminuted fracture in the left distal radius.

Left ulnar styloid fracture.

Case Discussion

 An example of a distal radial fracture where there is an additional ulnar styloid fracture.

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