Smith's fracture involves which bone?
Smith&;s fracture is the reverse of Colles&; fracture. It differs from Colles&; fracture in that distal fragment of radius displaces ventrally and tilts ventrally. Treatment is by closed reduction and plaster cast immobilisation for 6 weeks. SMITH&;S FRACTURE (Reverse of Colles&; Fracture) This uncommon fracture is seen in adults and in elderly people. Its impoance lies in differentiating it from the commoner Colles&; fracture which occurs at the same site. It differs from Colles&; fracture in that the distal fragment displaces ventrally and tilts ventrally. Treatment is by closed reduction and plaster cast immobilisation for 6 weeks. Complications are similar to those in Colles&; fracture. Ref: Essential Ohopaedics, Maheswari & Mhaskar, 9th ed, Page no: 114
Distal radius
Proximal ulna
Metatarsal
Patella
Forearm wrist and hand injuries