Radius and Ulna

Question 1

Greenstick fracture

Answer 1

occur when the force applied to bone results in the bone bending or cracking instead of breaking completely into separate pieces

Question 2

smith’s fracture

Answer 2

distal radius fracture with anterior displacement/angulation

Question 3

colle’s fracture

Answer 3

distal radius fracture with dorsal displacement/angulation

Question 4

anatomy of scaphoid

Answer 4

distal pole, waist and proximal pole

Question 5

things to consider

Answer 5

consider the radial scaphoid capitate alignment on lateral x-ray. can determine dislocation

Question 6

peri lunate dislocation MOI

Answer 6

FOOSH

Question 7

peri-lunate dislocation

Answer 7

lunate maintains its normal position, however other carpal bones are dislocated posteriorly

Question 8

rickets appearance

Answer 8

fraying, cupping or splaying of the metaphysis, bowing of long bones

Question 9

monteggia fracture dislocation

Answer 9

dislocation of the radial head (proximal radioulnar joint) with fracture of the ulna.

Question 10

Galeazzi fracture dislocation

Answer 10

a fracture of the distal one-third of the radius shaft with a dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint

Question 11

multiple myeloma appearances

Answer 11

multiple punched out lesions, endosteal scalloping