Presentation
Fall on flexed wrist.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Smith fracture
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There is extra-articular transverse fracture through distal radius with volar angulation of distal fracture fragment representing type I smith fracture. Avulsion fracture of ulnar styloid process is also noted.
Case Discussion
Type 1 Smith fracture occurs when there is extra-articular transverse fracture through distal radius along with volar angulation of distal fracture fragment.