Presentation
Fall onto an outstretched right hand.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Colles fracture
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There is a minimally displaced fracture through the distal right radial metaphyseal region with dorsal angulation of the distal fracture component, in keeping with a Colles fracture.
No ulnar styloid fracture.
Case Discussion
Colles fracture of the right distal radius.