During track and field practice one of the runners trips over a hurdle and falls forward. Fortunately, they are able to break their fall with their hands. However, they stand up holding their wrist in pain. What type of fracture might they have sustained
A)compound fracture
B)Colles' fracture
C)greenstick fracture
D)displaced fracture
E)None of the answers are correct.

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A Colles' fracture is a specific type of wrist fracture characterized by a break in the radius bone close to the wrist joint. This injury is commonly caused by falling onto an outstretched hand and can result in pain, swelling, and limited mobility in the affected wrist.

During Track and Field Practice One of the Runners Trips