Question

a fracture where the distal radius gets displaced anterior is called__________. a) scaphoid fracture b) smiths fracture c) colles fracture d) radial styloid fracture

Explanation:

• Scaphoid fracture: Occurs in the scaphoid bone (a carpal bone), not related to distal radius displacement anteriorly.
• Smith's fracture: Also known as a reverse Colles fracture. It is a fracture of the distal radius with volar (anterior) displacement of the distal fragment.
• Colles fracture: Has dorsal (posterior) displacement of the distal radius fragment.
• Radial styloid fracture: Involves the styloid process of the radius, not the anterior displacement of the distal radius as a whole.

Answer:

B. Smith's fracture