FRACTURES

Question 1

Where does the Boxer’s fracture take place and what usually causes the fracture?

Answer 1

-Neck of the 5th metacarpal
-Punching

Question 1

Where does the Bennet’s fracture take place and what usually causes the fracture?

Answer 1

-Proximal area of the first metacarpal (at base)
-Caused by forced abduction

Question 2

Where does the Colle’s fracture take place and what causes it?

Answer 2

-The radius (posterior obtrusion)
-displaces the distal radius toward the back of the hand or forearm
-Falling forward (FOOSH)

Question 3

Where does the Smiths fracture take place?

Answer 3

-end of the Radius (anterior obtrusion)
-Often, this injury occurs by a fall to the back of a flexed wrist