College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) Practice Exam

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What is the term for a Colle's fracture combined with a distal radioulnar dislocation?

Smith's fracture
Galeazzi fracture
Foucher fracture
Jones fracture

The correct answer is: Galeazzi fracture

The term for a Colle's fracture combined with a distal radioulnar dislocation is known as a Galeazzi fracture. A Galeazzi fracture specifically refers to a fracture of the distal radius along with an injury to the distal radioulnar joint. This distinction is crucial as it reflects a unique pattern of injury that affects both the radius and the ulna, resulting in a dislocation at the wrist joint. Understanding this injury requires knowledge of both the anatomy involved and the mechanism of injury, often related to falls or trauma where the wrist is impacted. In contrast, while a Smith’s fracture refers to a fracture of the distal radius with palmar angulation, it does not involve a distal radioulnar dislocation. Foucher and Jones fractures pertain to other types of injuries to the hand and foot, respectively, and do not describe the combination of a Colle's fracture and distal radioulnar dislocation. Therefore, Galeazzi fracture is the correct term for the specific combination of injuries described.