Change: Isolated fractures of the distal radius tend to displace late and get stuck (http://www.orthospot.com.au/papers.orthospot.com.au/fracupl_files/frame.htm). This plaster shows a lack of mould points which may have precipitated the angular displacement of the distal radius farcture.fracture. ... back to the Wikiradiography home page ... back to the Applied Radiography page   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 332)

Change:  considerable displacement and angulation requiring surgical correction.CommentIsolated fractures of the distal radius tend to displace late and get stuck (http://www.orthospot.com.au/papers.orthospot.com.au/fracupl_files/frame.htm). This plaster shows a lack of mould points which may have precipitated the angular displacement of the distal radius farcture.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 318)

Change: provided in an acute setting to a non-acute setting. In large hospitals, most of the acute orthopaedic radiography will occur in the X-ray rooms which service   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 274)

Change: Mixed views of the forearm were performed at follow-up. The radiographer had little choice given that the forearm was in this position when the fibreglass cast was applied. The distal radius fracture is demonstrated with minimal displacement.This position demonstrates the wrist in lateral   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 262)

Change: There are often significant differences in radiography in an acute setting to a non-acute setting. In large hospitals, most of the acute ortopedic radiography will   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 142)