distal radius fracture

EPL Rupture

Aetiology

 

Undisplaced wrist fracture

- interrupts blood supply at a watershed area

- between 3 weeks and 3 months post injry

 

Spontaneous

- RA / SLE

 

Site

 

Just distal to extensor retinaculum at Lister's tubercle

 

Examination

 

Place hand flat on table

- lift only thumb

 

Management