Extremity radiograph unknown 3

Anshuman Bansal

JHU SOM

abansal1@jhmi.edu

Publication Date: 2009-09-09

Findings

There is a fracture on this x-ray. The second image is taken 8-10 weeks after the initial fracture.

  1. Which bone is fractured here?

    Radius
    Incorrect. The radius' articulation with the carpal bones is on the lateral side of the wrist in anatomical position.
    Ulna
    Correct! This is a fracture of the distal ulna.
    Scaphoid
    Incorrect. Try again!
    Lunate
    Incorrect. Try again!

2 images