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The patient is a 36-year-old man who presents with wrist pain after “hitting it on something.” Further history reveals that he punched a wall in a fit of anger and felt sharp pain immediately.  He has no past medical history and takes no medications.

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36-year-old man with wrist pain after a traumatic impact
A 36-Year-Old Man with Wrist Pain After a Traumatic Impact