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Here are some important questions related to bone fractures that are frequently asked in postgraduate exams.

Radius

1. Colles’ Fracture: A fracture of the distal radius, often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.
2. Smith’s Fracture: A fracture of the distal radius, characterized by a dorsal and volar displacement.
3. Galeazzi Fracture: A fracture of the distal radius with an associated fracture of the fibula.
4. Barton’s Fracture: A fracture of the hook of the hamate bone.

Ulna

1. Monteggia Fracture: A fracture of the proximal ulna with an associated dislocation of the radial head.
2. Nightstick Fracture: A fracture of the proximal ulna, often caused by a direct blow.

Fibula

1. Galeazzi Fracture: A fracture of the distal radius with an associated fracture of the fibula.
2. Pilon Fracture: A fracture of the distal tibia, often caused by a high-energy trauma.

Tibia

1. Pilon Fracture: A fracture of the distal tibia, often caused by a high-energy trauma.
2. Tibial Plateau Fracture: A fracture of the tibial plateau, often caused by a direct blow.

Metacarpals

1. Boxer’s Fracture: A fracture of the fifth metacarpal neck, often caused by a direct blow.

Metatarsals

1. Jones Fracture: A fracture of the fifth metatarsal, often caused by a direct blow.

Vertebrae

1. Compression Fracture of the Vertebrae: A fracture where the vertebrae are crushed.
2. Wedge Fracture of the Vertebrae: A fracture where the vertebrae are wedged.
3. Burst Fracture of the Vertebrae: A fracture where the vertebrae are broken into multiple pieces.
4. Flexion Teardrop Fracture of the Vertebrae: A fracture where the vertebrae are broken and the anterior aspect is compressed.
5. Extension Teardrop Fracture of the Vertebrae: A fracture where the vertebrae are broken and the posterior aspect is compressed.

Other

1. Scaphoid Fracture: A fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist.
2. Lunate Fracture: A fracture of the lunate bone in the wrist.
3. Triquetrum Fracture: A fracture of the triquetrum bone in the wrist.
4. Pisiform Fracture: A fracture of the pisiform bone in the wrist.
5. Torus Fracture: A fracture where the bone is bent but not broken, often seen in children.
6. Buckle Fracture: A fracture where the bone is bent but not broken, often seen in children.
7. Fissure Fracture: A fracture where the bone is cracked but not broken, often seen in children.
8. Hairline Fracture: A fracture where the bone is cracked but not broken, often seen in children.
9. Non-Displaced Fracture: A fracture where the broken ends of the bone are still aligned.
10. Displaced Fracture: A fracture where the broken ends of the bone are not aligned.
11. Stable Fracture: A fracture where the broken ends of the bone are stable and do not move.
12. Unstable Fracture: A fracture where the broken ends of the bone are unstable and move.
13. Open Fracture: A fracture where the bone breaks through the skin.
14. Closed Fracture: A fracture where the bone does not break through the skin.
15. Partial Fracture: An incomplete break of the bone.
16. Complete Fracture: A complete break of the bone causing it to be separated into two or more pieces.