Eponymous Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Colles
A
FOOSH
Transverse radial fracture 1inch from R-C joint
Dorsally displaced/angulated
2
Q
Smiths
A
Falling backwards OOSH
Colles with Volar Displacement
3
Q
Bennets (Boxer’s)
A
Fist Fights
Intra-articular 1st MCP Fracture
4
Q
Monteggia
A
Ulna Fracture with Dislocation of proximal Radio-Ulnar Joint
5
Q
Galeazzi Fracture
A
Direct Blow
Radial shaft fracture with dislocation of distal Radio-ulnar joint
6
Q
Potts
A
Forced foot eversion
Bimalleloar ankle fracture
7
Q
Barton’s Fracture
A
Fall onto extended and pronated wrist
Colles or Smiths with radiocarpal dislocation