Carpal and Hand Trauma Quiz
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Which is the most common type of wrist injury mentioned in the text?

  • Fracture of a carpal bone
  • Dislocations of the lunate
  • Sprains of the capsule and ligaments (correct)
  • Injury of the triangular fibrocartilage complex

    • What is the key diagnostic tool for wrist injuries according to the text?

  • X-rays (correct)
  • MRI scans
  • Blood tests
  • Physical examination

    • What is the recommended approach if initial x-rays are 'normal' but the clinical diagnosis suggests an injury?

  • Repeat the x-ray examination immediately
  • Ignore the clinical diagnosis
  • Repeat the x-ray examination 2 weeks later (correct)
  • Treat the clinical diagnosis without further tests

    • What is a common symptom experienced by patients with wrist injuries?

    <p>Difficulty in gripping objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible wrist injury in the text?

    <p>Dislocations of the lunate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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