eMedicine Image Case 18

[Jon Adler, MD]

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Fall on Outstretched Hand

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BACKGROUND A woman presents to the hospital with pain in her right wrist caused by a fall on her outstretched hand. On examination, swelling and tenderness are noted in the distal forearm. The classic dinner-fork deformity is recognized. Hint Fracture types are difficult to memorize. However, this fracture has several types; the most important of these to recognize is IIA because anything more serious requires immediate referral to an orthopedic surgeon. Visualizing the anatomy is helpful in identifying possible associated injuries. Author: Jon Handler, MD eMedicine Editor: John Leung, MD Yale University- Yale New Haven Hospital
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