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
Essex Lopresti lesion in upper limb is due to ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Injury to interosseous membrane, B. Radial head and Distal end of radius fracture, C. Radial shaft, D. Radial shaft and radio-ulnar joint fracture
A: Injury to interosseous membrane
Answer: A: Injury to interosseous membrane 
Explanation: * 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