Distal radius and ulna styloid fractures

Case contributed by Dr Aisha Suleman
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of fall. Pain at wrist region.

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Male

Transverse fracture with cortical buckling in lateral view noted in the distal shaft of radius. No displacement of fracture fragment.

Styloid process of ulna is fractured with slight displacement of fracture frgment.

Case Discussion

Distal radial fracture can be associated with ulnar styloid fracture.

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