Fracture of distal end of the radius with outward displacement?

• A. Colles Fracture
• B. Pott's Fracture
• C. Calcaneus
• D. Tibia

Answer: (A)

The key idea is recognizing fracture patterns by the bone and how the fragment displaces. A distal radius fracture with outward displacement describes Colles fracture, which occurs when a person falls on an outstretched hand. The distal fragment is displaced dorsally (toward the back of the hand) and often radially, producing the classic dinner-fork deformity on exam and X-ray. This pattern is characteristic of Colles fracture and distinguishes it from other injuries listed.

The other options point to different bones or injuries: Pott's fracture is an ankle fracture, while calcaneus refers to the heel bone and tibia to the shinbone—none are distal radius fractures.