Fracture types

Question 1

Colles fx

Answer 1

fx of the distal radius with dorsal displacement

Question 2

Smith fx

Answer 2

fx of the distal radius with volar displacement

Question 3

Clay shoveler’s fx

Answer 3

fx of the spinous processes of C6, C7, or T1

MOI = hyperflexion

Question 4

Jefferson fx

Answer 4

burst fx at C1

MOI = axial

Question 5

Hangman fx

Answer 5

fx of the C2 pedicles

MOI = hyperextension

Question 6

Maisonneuve fx

Answer 6

spiral fx of the proximal fibula

Question 7

Galeazzi fx

Answer 7

fx of the shaft of the radius with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint

Question 8

March fx

Answer 8

stress fx of the metatarsal shaft

Question 9

Monteggia fx

Answer 9

fx to the proximal ulna with dislocation of the radial head

Question 10

Pott’s fx

Answer 10

bimalleolar fx

Question 11

Rolando fx

Answer 11

comminuted fx of the base of the 1st metacarpal

Question 12

Bennett’s fx

Answer 12

fx at the base of the thumb

Question 13

Blowout fx

Answer 13

occurs to the orbital bone, medical emergency!

Question 14

Comminuted fx

Answer 14

greater than or equal to 3 fxs at the same place, difficult to heal

MOI = hard blow or fall

Question 15

Depressed fx

Answer 15

often in flat bones/skull

MOI = direct blow