Fractures

Question 1

What is a Jefferson’s fracture?

Answer 1

Fracturing anterior and posterior arches of the C1 vertebrae

Due to axial loading

Question 2

What is a Hnagman’s fracture?

Answer 2

C2 vertebra fractured through pars interarticularis.

Forcible hyperextension

Question 3

What are peg fractures?

Answer 3

Fracture of the odontoid process

Flexion or extension injuries

Question 4

What is a Hill-Sachs lesion?

Answer 4

Dent in humeral head in dislocation

Question 5

What is a Colles’ fracture?

Answer 5

Extra- articular fracture of distal radial metaphysis with dorsal angulation.

Dinner fork deformity.
Distal segment elevated

Question 6

What is a Smith fracture?

Answer 6

Fracture of distal radius with palmar angulation of distal fragments.

Spade deformity.
Distal fragment depressed