Colles Fracture
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Definition:
A 'Colles' fracture', also 'Colles fracture', is a fracture (bone) of the distal radius (bone) in the forearm with dorsal (posterior) displacement of the wrist and hand. The fracture is sometimes referred to as a "dinner fork"; or "bayonet" deformity due to the shape of the resultant forearm.
Symptoms- Pain in the wrist
- Deformity consisting of wrist flexion and radial deviation
Causes- Fall on an outstretched hand
- Osteoporosis
Treatment- Period of immobilizaton
- Progress to ROM and stretching to wrist and forearm
- Wrist and forearm strengthening exercises
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