Presentation
Slip and fell in bathroom today 3am hitting outstretched left hand, local examination: swelling and tenderness radial end, restricted movements.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal radial fracture
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Nondisplaced distal radial intra-articular fracture is noted.
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Nondisplaced distal radial intra-articular fracture is noted (yellow arrows)
Case Discussion
This fracture needs only immobilization by splint .