A Fracture Usually Caused by Falling on an Outstretched Hand

question 63

Multiple Choice

A fracture usually caused by falling on an outstretched hand resulting in posterior displacement of the distal fragment of the radius is a

• A) Boxer's fracture
• B) Smith's fracture
• C) Colles' fracture
• D) Monteggia's fracture

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Definitions:

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Phineas Gage

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