Wrist pain after a fall.
A 28-year-old right-handed man tripped down a flight of stairs, landing on his outstretched right hand. He developed immediate pain, swelling, and stiffness but did not seek medical attention. After 1 week without relief, he went to see his primary care provider. The patient did not have numbness or tingling, and he reported no previous injuries to the wrist. X-rays were obtained (figure 1), and the patient was referred to an orthopedist for further evaluation.
Wallis
David H
DH
Beach Cities Medicine, Hermosa Beach, CA, 90254, USA. drwallis@beachcitiesmedicine.com.
Haney
Sean
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Feder
Keith S
KS
Hohl
William M
WM