Question

a fracture where the distal radius gets displaced anterior is called__________.a) scaphoid fractureb) colles fracturec) smiths fractured) radial styloid fracture

Explanation:

• Scaphoid fracture: occurs in the scaphoid bone (a carpal bone), not related to distal radius displacement anteriorly.
• Colles fracture: is a fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement (reverse of what is asked here).
• Smith's fracture: is a fracture of the distal radius with anterior displacement.
• Radial styloid fracture: involves the radial styloid process, not the general anterior displacement of the distal radius.

Answer:

C. Smith's fracture