Supracondylar fracture is usually caused by -: (A) Hyperflexion injury, (B) Axial rotation, (C) Extension injury, (D) Hyperextension injury
Answer is D. Supracondylar fracture (most common extension type) occurs due to hyperextension injury, usually due to fall on outstretched hand.
Flexion type of supracondylar fracture occurs due to fall directly on elbow.