Image Based Question – 74379

What is the most likely cause of the abnormality seen in the wrist X-ray from a 12 years old boy as shown below?

A. Scaphoid fracture

B. Colles’ fracture

C. Osteoporosis

D. Rickets

Correct Answer » D Explanation

Ans: D. Rickets

• The radiological image above shows cupping and fraying of the metaphyses, typically seen in rickets.
• “In active rickets there is thickening and widening of the growth plate, cupping of the metaphysis and, sometimes, bowing of the diaphysis.
• The metaphysis may remain abnormally wide even after healing has occurred.”