View source for Radial styloid fracture

==Background==
*Also referred to as a Hutchinson or Chauffeur's fracture
*Often accompanied by [[perilunate and lunate dislocations|lunate dislocation]]
*Often associated with carpal instability (carpal ligaments insert on the radial styloid)

==Clinical Features==
*Wrist pain
*Common mechanisms include direct blow to or fall onto radial aspect of wrist<ref name="Hand and wrist emergencies">German C. Hand and wrist emergencies. In: Bond M, ed. Orthopedic Emergencies: Expert Management for the Emergency Physician. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; October 31, 2013.</ref>

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Distal radius fracture DDX}}

==Evaluation==
*PA and lateral views of the wrist

==Management==
{{General Fracture Management}}

===Acute Reduction===
*Reduce displaced fractures to align attachments at the radial styloid process<ref name="Hand and wrist emergencies">German C. Hand and wrist emergencies. In: Bond M, ed. Orthopedic Emergencies: Expert Management for the Emergency Physician. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; October 31, 2013.</ref>

===Immobilization===
*Short arm [[splint]]; position wrist in mild flexion and ulnar deviation

==Disposition==
*Outpatient

==See Also==
*[[Distal radius fractures]]

==References==
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[[Category:Orthopedics]]