Distal Radial Fractures

Question 1

Common cause of distal radial fractures?

Answer 1

FOOSH

Question 2

What is Colles fracture?

Answer 2

Extra-articular fracture of distal radius within an inch of the articular surface and dorsal displacement angulation

Question 3

Cause of Colles fracture?

Answer 3

• FOOSH with extended wrist

- Often associated fracture of ulnar styloid

Question 4

Outcome for Colles Fracture if it heals with less angulation & shortening?

Answer 4

-If it heals with less angulation & shortening: better outcome

Question 5

Treatmnet of a minimally displaced/angulated colles fracture?

Answer 5

Splintage

Question 6

Treatmnet of dorsal comminution/particularly unstable after reduction?

Answer 6

Percutaneous wires-pin distal fragment in place

-ORIF : plate and screws

Question 7

Late complication of a Colles fracture?

Answer 7

Rupture of extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon

Question 8

What is Smith’s farcture?

Answer 8

Volarly displaced/angulated extra-articular fracture of distal radius

Question 9

Cause of Smith’s farcture?

Answer 9

After falling onto back of flexed wrist

Question 10

Treatment of Colles Fracture?

Answer 10

ORIF: plates and screws

Question 11

What is Barton’s fracture?

Answer 11

Intra-articular fractures of distal radius involving dorsal/volar rim: carpa; bones of wrist joint sublux

Question 12

Volar Barton’s fracture?

Answer 12

Intra-articular Smith’s

Question 13

Dorsal Barton’s fracture?

Answer 13

Intra-articular Colle’s

Question 14

Treatment for Comminuted intra-articular distal radius fracture?

Answer 14

External fixator across the wrist joint, supplementary wires