The distal radius is made up of metaphysis and three articular surfaces
- Laterally the scaphoid facet
- Medially, the lunate facet
- Sigmoid notch for distal radio ulnar joint
The ulna plays an important part of the ligamentous integrity of the DRUJ and TFCC.
The metaphysis is flared distally in both the AP and the lateral planes.
There is a thin cortical bone on dorsal and radial aspect making the fractures typically collapse dorsoradially. [Read more...]
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