Question 185 · LEK · Radius fracture
A Colles’ fracture is a fracture of:
- A. femoral neck.
- B. distal epiphysis of the ulna.
- C. first metacarpal bone.
- D. distal epiphysis of the radius in the typical location.
- E. humerus of the epicondylar type.
Hint
Think of the most common wrist fracture after a fall onto an outstretched hand.
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