<prompt> Which of the following is the initial treatment of choice of Smiths fracture?Open reduction and internal fixationOpen reduction and external fixationAbove elbow cast with forearm in pronationAbove elbow cast with forearm in supination  <response>: Treatment of Smiths fracture involves closed manipulation followed by an above elbow plaster cast with elbow in flexion and forearm in full supination. Open reduction and internal fixation using buttress plate and screws is done when closed reduction fails. Reference: Essentials Of Ohopaedics Applied Physiotherapy By Jayant Joshi page 113. 