Image Based Question-66493

In the type of fracture shown below, which among the following is true about ulnar fracture and head of radius ?

A. Both ulnar fracture and head of radius is displaced posteriorly.

B. Both ulnar fracture and head of radius is displaced anteriorly.

C. Ulnar fractures is posteriorly and head of radius is displaced anteriorly.

D. Ulnar fracture is anteriorly and head of radius is displaced posteriorly.

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Correct Answer » B Explanation

The fracture shown in the picture above represents Monteggia fracture.

In Monteggia fracture, both ulnar fracture and head of radius is displaced anteriorly.