Case: Projection Radiography Basics

A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with acute pain in the right wrist following a fall. The patient is unable to move the wrist without significant pain. An X-ray is ordered to assess for potential fractures.

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The X-ray image shows the right wrist in an anteroposterior (AP) view. There is a visible fracture line across the distal radius, with slight dorsal angulation. The surrounding soft tissue appears normal.

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What is the most likely diagnosis based on the X-ray findings?