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Palmar Tilt of Distal Radius

December 15, 2011 by 1 Comment

Palmar Tilt represents the angle between a line joining the dorsal and volar margins of the articular surface and the long axis of the radius on a lateral xray.

Palmar TIlt of Distal Radius

Palmar TIlt of Distal Radius

It is also called Volar Angle or Radial Tilt.

The normal palmar tilt averages 11° and has a range of 2°-20°.

It is an important parameter in treatment of distal radius fractures.

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