Radial inclination angle

Case contributed by Dr Benoudina Samir
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Radial inclination angle

Case Discussion

Radial inclination (on AP projection):

  • the angle of the distal radial surface with respect to a line perpendicular to the shaft
  • a normal slope should be 15° - 25°
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Case information

rID: 40719
Published: 31st Oct 2015
Last edited: 14th Jan 2020
System: Musculoskeletal
Tag: distal radial fractures, radial inclination, trauma
Inclusion in quiz mode: Included

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