A `Smith Fracture` is a named vertebral fracture occurring most commonly in the lumbar spine, is similar to that of a Chance fracture and is associated with seat-belt injuries. This fracture represents a fracture through the posterior elements including the superior articular processes but not the spinous process, as well as an avulsion fracture..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_fracture
Type: Term Pronunciation: smith Definitions: 1. reversed Colles fracture; fracture of the distal radius with displacement of the fragment toward the palmar (volar) aspect. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=35371