Presentation
Motorcycle accident.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
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Comminuted fracture of the left ulna with distal left ulna - carpal dislocation
Transverse and displaced fracture of the distal left radius.
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Two months later, post fixation.
Case Discussion
Besides the fact that motorcyclists are six times more likely to be involved in an accident than those who drive cars, they also have higher musculoskeletal morbidity. The patient presented above had a distal left forearm fracture, and no signs of dislocations of the at the elbow or wrist.
Contributed by Dr. Guilherme Pioli Resende M.D. and Dr. Daniel Brito de Medeiros M.D.
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