Smith fracture and scaphoid tubercle fracture

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall off bicycle.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Intra-articular distal radial fracture with volar displacement (Smith fracture).

Undisplaced scaphoid tubercle fracture.

Case Discussion

Beware the satisfaction of search - always look for a second fracture.

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