The reduction looks fairly good. It might be in a few degrees more volar tilt than is normal, but should do well in this active 64 year old male (remember, he fell ice skating!). The radius is approximately out to length and should not be a problem. There is a bit of radial translocation of the distal fragment, but this too should be OK.

I would prefer facet views in addition to the normal PA and lateral views.

The patient returned for followup six weeks after surgery and these films were obtained:

PA and lateral plain film at 6 weeks

(7) What do you think happened?

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