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X-Ray Interpretation - Bhagwan Dei, 60F, Right Wrist (AP + Lateral Views, 27/07/2026)
Patient Details
- Name: Bhagwan Dei | Age: 60 years | Sex: Female
- Study: Right Forearm/Wrist Joint - AP and Lateral views
- Hospital: Pt. Jagdish Narayan Hospital, Barkhera
Diagnosis: Colles' Fracture (Right Wrist)
Radiographic Findings
1. Fracture
- Distal Radius: Complete, comminuted fracture through the distal radial metaphysis (~2-3 cm proximal to the articular surface).
- Ulnar Styloid: Associated fracture at the base of the ulnar styloid process - this is present in ~50-60% of Colles' fractures.
2. Displacement and Deformity (Classic Colles' Pattern)
| Parameter | Normal | This X-Ray |
|---|---|---|
| Volar tilt (lateral view) | +11° volar | Reversed - significant dorsal tilt/angulation |
| Radial height | ~12 mm | Reduced (radial shortening from impaction) |
| Radial inclination (AP view) | ~22-23° | Reduced/reversed due to lateral fragment tilt |
- The lateral view shows the hallmark "dinner-fork" deformity - dorsal displacement and dorsal tilting of the distal fragment.
- The carpus (hand) is displaced dorsally relative to the forearm shaft, moving with the distal fragment.
3. Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ)
- Widening and disruption of the DRUJ secondary to radial shortening and the ulnar styloid fracture. Suggests TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) injury likely present.
4. Bone Density
- Osteopenia/Osteoporosis: There is generalized cortical thinning and increased radiolucency of trabecular bone throughout the visible radius and ulna. This is highly significant in a 60-year-old post-menopausal female - this is a classic fragility fracture (low-energy mechanism, typically a fall on an outstretched hand - "FOOSH").
5. Soft Tissues
- Diffuse soft tissue swelling around the distal forearm and wrist, consistent with acute trauma.
Classification
This is a Colles' fracture - an extra-articular (or minimally intra-articular) distal radius fracture with:
- Dorsal angulation
- Dorsal displacement
- Radial shortening
- Associated ulnar styloid fracture
The degree of comminution and shortening may make this unstable after closed reduction.
Clinical Significance - Female Patient Context
This injury pattern is extremely common in post-menopausal women due to:
- Osteoporosis - estrogen deficiency leads to decreased bone mineral density, making the distal radius (a predominantly cancellous bone region) susceptible to fragility fractures even from a simple fall from standing height.
- Females have a 6x higher lifetime risk of distal radius fractures than males.
This fracture should be treated as a sentinel event for osteoporosis evaluation.
Management Recommendations
| Priority | Action |
|---|---|
| Urgent | Orthopedic referral for closed reduction + cast (below-elbow backslab initially) |
| If unstable/re-displaces | Surgical fixation: ORIF with volar locking plate (most common) or percutaneous K-wire fixation |
| Post-reduction | Repeat AP + lateral X-rays to confirm restoration of radial height, inclination, and volar tilt |
| Follow-up imaging | X-rays at 1 and 2 weeks to check for re-displacement |
| Bone health | DEXA scan for bone mineral density |
| Labs | Serum Calcium, Vitamin D, PTH, ALP |
| Long-term | Calcium + Vitamin D supplementation; consider bisphosphonate therapy (e.g., Alendronate) if osteoporosis confirmed |
Acceptable Reduction Criteria (post-reduction targets)
- Radial height: ≥10 mm
- Radial inclination: ≥15°
- Volar tilt: 0° to +15°
- Articular step-off: <2 mm
- Ulnar variance: neutral to +2 mm
Note: This interpretation is for clinical decision support. Final management decisions should be made by the treating orthopedic surgeon based on clinical examination and intraoperative assessment.
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