Lab Studies:
None
Other Studies:
Right wrist X-ray performed in the ED showed acute distal radius and ulnar metaphyseal junction fractures with dorsal displacement of the radius. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS1AGrippingCaseinMo-676.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a> Right wrist X-ray post reduction showed improved alignment of fractures with mild residual displacement. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS1AGrippingCasei-676.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a> Right wrist X-ray performed 5 days after long arm casting showed increased degree of dorsal angulation of the distal radial and ulnar fractures. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS3CS2CS1AGrippingCa-676.jpg" title="Case Photo #3" data-lity><b>Case Photo #3</b></a> Patient underwent a percutaneous pinning of the radius with 2 K wires with subsequent X-rays showing stable alignment and well healing fractures. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS4CS3CS2CS1AGrippin-676.jpg" title="Case Photo #4" data-lity><b>Case Photo #4</b></a> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS5CS4CS3CS2CS1AGrip-676.jpg" title="Case Photo #5" data-lity><b>Case Photo #5</b></a>
Consultations:
None
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