Best Practice Case Studies-Distal radius fracture

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A 14-year-old football player sustained a wrist injury. The lateral radiograph revealed a Salter-Harris type 2 fracture of the distal radius, with the epiphysis shifted posteriorly and a fracture through the metaphysis. After reduction, follow-up radiographs over seven weeks showed improved alignment and healing with periosteal reaction and callus formation. If clinical suspicion for fracture exists but radiographs are negative, CT or MRI can be considered, with MRI offering higher sensitivity though posing potential delay challenges.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 46

Topic Pediatric Issues

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3rd Edition, CASE 46

3rd Edition

Pediatric Issues

Salter-Harris type 2

distal radius fracture

wrist injury

MRI sensitivity

periosteal reaction