Radiograph of 26-Year-Old Woman with Left Forearm Injury

Radiograph of 26-Year-Old Woman with Left Forearm Injury
Can you diagnose this orthopedic condition based on the case presentation and imaging studies? Test your clinical knowledge using the following example.





This 26-year-old healthy female involved in a motor vehicle accident was admitted to the ED with complete instability of the left upper extremity in the mid-forearm, with a normal motor and sensory exam. She has a significant abrasion over the volar aspect of the forearm.

What do these radiographs show?

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   Radiographs document a comminuted displaced ulnar fracture with butterfly fragments, and a segmental radius fracture with a non-displaced proximal fracture and a distal displaced fracture.
   

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<p>Radiographs document a comminuted displaced ulnar fracture with butterfly fragments, and a segmental radius fracture with a non-displaced proximal fracture and a distal displaced fracture.</p>