Q. Which of these bone is injured in 'snowboarders fracture' ?
a. Talus
b. Calcaneum
c. Navicular
d. Distal tibia
e. Distal fibula
f. Cuboid
Answer -
a
Common fractures of Talus is neck fractures also called Aviator's fracture due to historical evidence of increased injury in pilots due to strike of foot over foot pedal/ rudders while landing jerks.
An uncommon injury of lateral process of Talus is known as 'snowboarder's fracture'.
Cuboid fracture on the other hand if comminuted due to axial forces during injury is also termed ' nutcracker fracture'.
a. Talus
b. Calcaneum
c. Navicular
d. Distal tibia
e. Distal fibula
f. Cuboid
Answer -
a
Common fractures of Talus is neck fractures also called Aviator's fracture due to historical evidence of increased injury in pilots due to strike of foot over foot pedal/ rudders while landing jerks.
An uncommon injury of lateral process of Talus is known as 'snowboarder's fracture'.
Cuboid fracture on the other hand if comminuted due to axial forces during injury is also termed ' nutcracker fracture'.
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