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Which is the most common mechanism of injury for wrist fractures?
Which is the most common mechanism of injury for wrist fractures?
- Direct impact to the wrist
- Twisting motion of the wrist
- Repetitive stress on the wrist
- Fall on outstretched hand (correct)
Which part of the scaphoid bone is most commonly fractured?
Which part of the scaphoid bone is most commonly fractured?
- Lunate bone
- Distal third
- Mid third (correct)
- Proximal third
What is the recommended imaging technique for diagnosing scaphoid fractures?
What is the recommended imaging technique for diagnosing scaphoid fractures?
- MRI scan
- Scaphoid views (correct)
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
What is the recommended treatment for undisplaced scaphoid fractures?
What is the recommended treatment for undisplaced scaphoid fractures?
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What is the significance of the lunate bone in the dynamics of the wrist?
What is the significance of the lunate bone in the dynamics of the wrist?
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Which carpal injuries account for the majority of wrist injuries?
Which carpal injuries account for the majority of wrist injuries?
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What is the recommended treatment for displaced scaphoid fractures?
What is the recommended treatment for displaced scaphoid fractures?
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Which type of wrist injury tends to have a worse prognosis compared to fractures?
Which type of wrist injury tends to have a worse prognosis compared to fractures?
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What is the recommended imaging technique for evaluating the dynamics of the wrist?
What is the recommended imaging technique for evaluating the dynamics of the wrist?
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What is the classification of a perilunate injury where the lunate remains in position?
What is the classification of a perilunate injury where the lunate remains in position?
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