A RARE CASE OF TRIFOCAL RADIUS FRACTURE

Received 2022-04-01; Accepted 2023-04-17; Published 2023-06-14

Authors

  • Lim Tin Chung Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Faris Indra Prahasta Didi Indra Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Mohd Anuar Ramdhan Ibrahim Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/jummec.vol26no2.10

Keywords:

radius, trifocal, radius fracture

Abstract

Trifocal fracture of a radius is a rare injury. Trifocal factures involving the shaft of a radius were previously mentioned in a few literature. This type of fractures, involving proximal, shaft, and distal radius with ulna shaft fracture, has also been reported once. However, to the best of our knowledge, our report is the first describing trifocal injuries affecting the shaft and proximal and distal intraarticular part of the radius with an intact ulna shaft. Thorough clinical and radiological assessments are necessary for diagnosis as these injuries are commonly missed. We would like to share the presentation of this rare case and the importance of the correct management to achieve a good outcome.

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Published

2023-07-06

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Research article

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