Smiths Fracture

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Definition:
Reversed Colles fracture; rupture of the distal radius with displacement of the fragment toward the palmar aspect.
Symptoms
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Deformity in the front of your forearm near the wrist
  • Loss of motion in the hand and wrist
  • Bruising in the hand or wrist
Causes
  • Direct blow to the dorsal forearm
  • Falling onto a flexed wrist
Treatment
  • Possible immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching
  • Wrist strengthening exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening

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