Inspect skin for signs of open fracture
Assess distal pulses, motor, and sensation
Imaging: Plain radiographs
PA: May only show slightly increased distal radioulnar joint space
Lateral: Ulna is displaced dorsally
PA: May only show slightly increased distal radioulnar joint space
Lateral: Ulna is displaced dorsally
Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
Distal radius fractures
Hangman's fracture
Colles' fracture
Monteggia fracture-dislocation
Smith fracture
Essex-Lopresti fracture
Barton fracture