Presentation
Wrist pain after falling from a bike on an outstretched hand.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal radial fracture


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Acute comminuted impacted fracture of the right distal radius with intra-articular extension and radial shortening. Adjacent soft tissue swelling. No dislocations. Punctate density overlying the soft tissue of the first digit proximal phalanx may represent a foreign body.
Case Discussion
The patient underwent close reduction with a splint, pain management, and orthopaedic hand follow-up.