RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 ‘Wristwatch Fracture’ of the Distal Radius: A New Diagnosis?
JF Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
JO J R Army Med Corps
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP 172
OP 173
DO 10.1136/jramc-154-03-08
VO 154
IS 3
A1 AD Yewlett
A1 R Khan
A1 J Clasper
YR 2008
UL http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/content/154/3/172.abstract
AB Segmental forearm fractures are relatively uncommon in children, and their optimal management is unclear. We present an unusual segmental fracture of the distal radius in a 14 year old that appears to be related to a large metal wristwatch worn by the patient. It was successfully managed by closed reduction and immobilisation in a plaster cast.