upper limb fractures Flashcards
1
Q
colles fracture
A
distal radius fracture with dorsal displaceent of fragments
2
Q
colles fracture - mechanism
A
FOOSH
3
Q
colles fracture - features
A
transverse fracture radius
1 inch proximal to radio-carpal joint
dorsal displacement and angulation
4
Q
smiths fracture
A
aka reverse colle’s fracture
volar angulation of distal radius fragment
5
Q
bennett’s fracture
A
intra-articular fracture base of thumb
6
Q
bennett’s fracture - X-ray
A
triangular fragment at base of metacarpal
