Colles fracture, pronator quadratus, fat pad sign

CASE

Fracture of distal metaphysis of radius with mild dorsal angulation of the peripheral fragment. Note elevation of fat stripe outlining the pronator quadratus muscle anteriorly to the metaphysis, which is an indirect sign of trauma at this location.

Tags:  Extremity  Bone
Radiology image - Colles fracture, pronator quadratus, fat pad sign: Extremity, Bone: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Colles fracture, pronator quadratus, fat pad sign

Colles fracture, pronator quadratus, fat pad sign: X-ray - Plain radiographColles fracture, pronator quadratus, fat pad sign: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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