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) ![[Pasted image 20240320130738.png]] ![[Pasted image 20240320130705.png]] # Examples ![[Pasted image 20240320130944.png| volar barton's fracture, with displaced pronator quadratus fat pad]]