Distal ulnar fracture

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall with lateral trauma of the forearm. Pain and swelling at distal ulna / radius.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Fracture through the distal shaft of the ulna. 

Background of diffuse osteopenia.

First carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

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