'Wristwatch fracture' of the distal radius: a new diagnosis?
Segmental forearm fractures are relatively uncommon in children, and their optimal management is unclear. We present an unusual segmental fracture of the distal radius in a 14 year old that appears to be related to a large metal wristwatch worn by the patient. It was successfully managed by dosed reduction and immobilisation in a plaster cast.
Yewlett
A D
AD
Dept of Orthopaedics, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham. alunyewlett@doctors.org.uk
Khan
R
R
Clasper
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy