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Buckle fracture

Case contributed by Adam Westerink
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Soccer ball vs wrist, decreased range of movement and increased swelling.

Patient Data

Gender: Male
x-ray

There is an undisplaced buckle fracture of the volar aspect of the distal radial metaphysis. No other injury was identified.

Additionally, an epiphyseal spur is noted as a normal anatomical variant.

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