title: 'Wristwatch fracture' of the distal radius: a new diagnosis?
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Orthopaedics, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham. alunyewlett@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Yewlett
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Clasper
mesh_terms: 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