This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Forearm wrist and hand injuries, Subject name: Orthopaedics
[{'content': 'Essex Lopresti lesion in upper limb is due to ? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Injury to interosseous membrane, B. Radial head and Distal end of radius fracture, C. Radial shaft, D. Radial shaft and radio-ulnar joint fracture', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: * The Essex-Lopresti fracture is a fracture of the radial head with concomitant dislocation of the distal radio-ulnar joint with disruption of the interosseous membrane. * Mechanism of injury - fall from height ref : maheswari 9th ed', 'role': 'assistant'}]