The pathological changes seen in this fracture-dislocation injury pattern are outlined.
DP:
- The widened distal radioulnar joint is indicated by the blue line
- The loss of the normal contour between the radius and ulna because of the dislocated ulnar head is indicated by the green line
- The borderline widened scapholunate joint spaces are indicated by the yellow line (should be <3.5mm)
Lateral:
- The anteriorly dislocated ulnar head is outlined in blue
- The comminuted butterfly fragment is outlined in green