Question

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

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall fracture definitions:

• Smith's fracture: Distal radius displaced anterior (volar).
• Colles fracture: Distal radius displaced posterior (dorsal).
• Scaphoid fracture: Affects scaphoid bone (wrist), not radius displacement.
• Radial styloid fracture: Involves radial styloid process, not anterior radius displacement.

So the correct option matches Smith's fracture.

Answer:

a) Smith's fracture