Incomplete radial fracture

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of trauma. Distal forearm - wrist pain.

x-ray

There is buckling of distal meta-diaphyseal region of radius on dorsal aspect. Volar cortex is intact.

Bowing of radius is noted in antero-posterior view.

There is no dislocation.

Case Discussion

Findings of incomplete fracture of distal end of radius (buckle fracture).

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