MCQ – 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

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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.”