Presentation
Fall onto outstretched arm.
Patient Data
Age: 15-20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Normal radial beak
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The PA view of the right wrist depicts a beak-like bony protrusion on the lateral aspect of the distal radius. The protrusion arises from the closed epiphysis. There are no fractures or dislocations.
From the case:
Normal radial beak
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Normal radial beak (red arrow).
Case Discussion
The radial beak is one of the common normal variants of the distal radius and should not be mistaken for a fracture.
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