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Hand & Upper Limb
intermediate
X-Type

Distal Radius Fractures

Wrist Trauma

A 62-year-old postmenopausal woman presents after falling on her outstretched hand. Radiographs reveal a dorsally angulated, comminuted distal radius fracture with intra-articular extension and 15 degrees of dorsal tilt. Regarding distal radius fractures:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

The Colles fracture is an extra-articular fracture with dorsal displacement and angulation, volar co...

B

Acceptable radiographic parameters for distal radius fractures include: radial inclination greater t...

C

Cast immobilization is never appropriate for distal radius fractures; all fractures require surgical...

D

Volar locking plate fixation is the most common surgical technique for unstable distal radius fractu...

E

Associated injuries include DRUJ instability (requires assessment after radius fixation), TFCC tears...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option