Question 44

(Multiple Choice)

During track and field practice one of the runners trips over a hurdle and falls forward. Fortunately, he is able to break his fall with his hands. However, he stands up holding his wrist in pain. What type of fracture might he have sustained?


A) compound fracture
B) Colles fracture
C) greenstick fracture
D) displaced fracture
E) None of the answers are correct.

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