Colles fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Presents to the emergency department after a fall.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Transverse extra-articular distal radius fracture with dorsal angulation consistent with a Colles fracture. 

Case Discussion

Xrays demonstrate a Colles fracture

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