Which fracture refers to a fracture of the distal end of the radius with outward displacement?

Which fracture refers to a fracture of the distal end of the radius with outward displacement?

• A. Tibia
• B. Bucket-Handle Tear(Meniscus)
• C. Colles Fracture
• D. Patella

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is recognizing a distal radius fracture with the distal fragment displaced toward the back of the hand. This classic injury, usually from a fall on an outstretched hand, is called a Colles fracture. It often presents with a dinner-fork deformity on X‑ray, where the distal fragment tilts dorsally (posteriorly) and appears shortened and angulated. This dorsal displacement is what gives the characteristic shape and is specific to the distal radius fracture pattern described. Other options don’t fit because they involve structures far from the wrist: the tibia is a leg bone, a bucket-handle tear is a knee meniscal injury, and the patella is the kneecap.

The main idea here is recognizing a distal radius fracture with the distal fragment displaced toward the back of the hand. This classic injury, usually from a fall on an outstretched hand, is called a Colles fracture. It often presents with a dinner-fork deformity on X‑ray, where the distal fragment tilts dorsally (posteriorly) and appears shortened and angulated. This dorsal displacement is what gives the characteristic shape and is specific to the distal radius fracture pattern described.

Other options don’t fit because they involve structures far from the wrist: the tibia is a leg bone, a bucket-handle tear is a knee meniscal injury, and the patella is the kneecap.