Presentation
Presents to the emergency department after a fall.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Colles fracture
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Transverse extra-articular distal radius fracture with dorsal angulation consistent with a Colles fracture.
Case Discussion
Xrays demonstrate a Colles fracture.