Presentation
History of pain and swelling at the right wrist since yesterday, after a twisted wrist by a heavy object while trying to lift it at work, on examination: swelling, hotness, and tenderness over the dorsal side of right wrist and base of the right hand, mainly over the radial side.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Radial styloid fracture (Chauffeur fracture)
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An intra-articular radial styloid fracture is seen.
Case Discussion
These fractures may require ORIF in situations such as failure to reduce or instability.