similar to a [[Smith fracture]]. type of distal radius fracture. essentially a type II smith fracture would be a "reverse" barton fracture
> horizontal fracture of distal *rim* of radius with intra-articular involvement into the radiocarpal joint.
> usually with some associated carpal subluxation or frank dislocation in the direct of the displaced segment
> fairly uncommon (smith would be more common)
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# Examples
![[Pasted image 20240320130944.png| volar barton's fracture, with displaced pronator quadratus fat pad]]