Nonunion fracture, concern for osteomyelitis Again seen is a transverse fracture of the distal radial metaphysis with volar and lateral displacement of the distal fracture fragment. The margins of the fracture appear relatively well defined and although there is slight low T1 signal intensity of the proximal fracture margin, there is no convincing evidence of osteomyelitis. There is marrow edema within the distal radius, distal radial fracture fragment, and distal ulna related to the previously described fractures. Following contrast administration, there is enhancement of the distal radius but no evidence of surrounding fluid collection. The remaining surrounding soft tissues are normal in signal intensity.
Displaced transverse fracture of the distal radial metaphysis without definite evidence of osteomyelitis or abscess. Abnormal marrow signal intensity and enhancement of the distal radius is thought to represent reactive osteitis or inflammation.