Distal radial buckle fracture

Case contributed by Derek Smith
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall onto outstretched left hand. Tender distal radius and ulna.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Buckle fracture of the distal radius, best seen on the lateral view.

Associated ulnar styloid avulsion.

Case Discussion

Buckle fracture in a teenager with associated ulnar styloid avulsion.

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