Question

kelli, an avid runner, recently fell on one of her 20 mile runs. her main complaint is 9/10 sharp pain in the right wrist. distal pulse and neurological testing comes back normal but there is an obvious dinner fork deformity. which of the following is kellis most likely suffering from?
a) jones fracture
b) smiths fracture
c) colles fracture
d) march fracture

Explanation:

A Colles' fracture is a distal radius fracture with a "dinner - fork" deformity, often caused by a fall on an outstretched hand (like during a run - related fall). Jones' fracture is of the fifth metatarsal, Smith's fracture has a reverse deformity, and March fracture is a stress fracture in the metatarsals. Kelli's wrist deformity and fall history match Colles' fracture.

Answer:

c) Colle's Fracture