Distal radial fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient fell on the left hand today, presented with swelling and pain of the left wrist with tenderness when touched,bruising and swelling around the left wrist.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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 Distal radial fracture of the left radius bone.

Case Discussion

No significant displacement seen in the fractured fragments, the patient need only plastic splint

 

This case was achieved in Fereej Abdel Aziz Medical Centre, Doha ,Qatar Red Crescent.

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