Asked by Kethan srinivasan on Jun 26, 2024
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Which fracture occurs at the distal end of the radius,usually from reaching out to cushion a fall?
A) Colles
B) Pott
C) comminuted
D) epiphyseal
Colles Fracture
A type of fracture of the distal radius in the forearm with dorsal (posterior) displacement of the wrist and hand.
Distal End
The part of any structure further away from the center of the body or point of attachment.
Radius
One of the two large bones in the forearm, extending from the elbow to the wrist.
- Determine the different categories and aspects of bone fractures, as well as the unique treatments for each.
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Grace MackeyJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Colles fracture is a type of wrist fracture that occurs at the distal end of the radius, usually from reaching out to cushion a fall. Pott fracture is a type of ankle fracture. Comminuted fracture is a fracture in which the bone is broken into multiple pieces. Epiphyseal fracture is a fracture of the growth plate.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the different categories and aspects of bone fractures, as well as the unique treatments for each.