UPPER EXTREMITY FRACTURES Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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BARTON FRACTURE
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FRACTURE AND DISLOCATION OF POSTERIOR LIP OF DISTAL RADIUS
2
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BENNETT FRACTURE
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BASE OF FIRST METACARPAL BONE
3
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BOXERS FRACTURE
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TRANSVERSE FRACTURE OF METACARPAL NECK, COMMONLY IN 5TH METACARPAL
4
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COLLES FRACTURE
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TRANSVERSE FRACTURE OF DISTAL RADIUS AND DISTAL FRAGMENT IS DISPLACED POSTERIORLY
5
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SMITH FRACTURE
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TRANSVERSE FRACTURE OF DISTAL RADIUS WHERE FRAGMENT IS DISPLACED ANTERIORLY