Lab Studies:
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Other Studies:
2 view X-rays of the right forearm demonstrated a smooth periosteal reaction along the ulnar and volar aspects of the mid to distal ulnar diaphysis. There was no lucent fracture line visualized or any cortical irregularities appreciated. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS1-678.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS1678jpg-678.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a>
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<br>The initial report of the MRI of the right forearm without contrast revealed a smooth periosteal reaction with cortical thickening and extensive bone marrow edema in the ulnar diaphysis. This was compatible with a grade 4a stress fracture with intracortical signal but no discrete cortical fracture line.
<br>After review of the MRI images with the radiologist, a discrete fracture line was visualized and findings were suggestive of a grade 4b stress fracture. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS3CS2CS1678jpg678jp-678.jpg" title="Case Photo #3" data-lity><b>Case Photo #3</b></a> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS4CS3CS2CS1678jpg67-678.jpg" title="Case Photo #4" data-lity><b>Case Photo #4</b></a>
Consultations:
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