A 28-Year-Old Boxer with Wrist Pain After a Bout

A 28-Year-Old Boxer with Wrist Pain After a Bout

The patient is a 28-year-old male with right wrist pain after a boxing match. He reports that he felt “a pop” and immediate pain along the ulnar aspect of his wrist after throwing a punch. He has no past medical history and takes no medications.               View the x-ray taken and consider what your diagnosis and next steps would be. Resolution of the case is described on the next page.

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A 51-Year-Old Man with Wrist Pain After a Fall

A 51-Year-Old Man with Wrist Pain After a Fall

A 51-year-old male presents to urgent care with wrist pain after stumbling while walking his dog. He recalls landing on his outstretched arm. On exam, there is pain with palpation, and decreased range of motion of the distal wrist. Neurovascular status is intact, and there are no breaks in the skin. View the image taken and consider your next steps, along with possible diagnoses.

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