During track and field practice one of the runners trips over a hurdle and falls forward. Fortunately, he is able to break his fall with his hands. However, he stands up holding his wrist in pain. What type of fracture might he 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 break in the forearm bone close to the wrist. It occurs from a fall onto an outstretched hand and causes the wrist to move back, breaking the radius bone. The result is pain, swelling, and tenderness in the wrist.

During Track and Field Practice One of the Runners Trips