Which of the following projections would best demonstrate a displaced Colle's fracture of the wrist?

PA oblique
lateromedial
AP
PA


lateromedial

Rationale: In trauma situations, the lateral position or lateromedial projection will provide an image which demonstrates anterior to posterior displacement of the part.

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