An Overview of the Named Wrist Fractures

Abstract

Wrist fractures are a common finding. In many instances, radiologists may accurately describe the fracture findings but may not recall the associated name given to the fracture and the mechanism of injury. To educate radiologists further, an organized review of the common named fractures of the wrist is presented. Specifically, fractures of the distal radius have been described. The goals of this article are to highlight important clinical conditions and emphasize the origin of the name, mechanism of injury, image findings, and treatment.