Colles fracture
Diagnosis certain
Diagnosis certain
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Citation:
Gaillard F, Colles fracture. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Nov 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-12382
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12382
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19th Nov 2010
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Presentation
Presents to the emergency department after a fall.
Patient Data
Age: 60
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.
2 case questions available
Q: Describe the abnormality. show answer
A: Transverse extra-articular distal radius fracture with dorsal angulation.
Q: What is the eponymous name for this abnormality. show answer
A: Colles fracture.
Case Discussion
Xrays demonstrate a Colles fracture.
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