Colles’ fracture

Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are the second most common fractures, after hip fractures, seen in clinical practice. The high incidence of low-energy trauma DRFs in elderly patients raises questions about the best treatment method in terms of function, pain, and quality of life.

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Colles fracture In 1813, Abraham Colles described the Colles fracture, which is reported to be the most common distal radial fracture. The injury is usually produced by a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH) mechanism with the wrist in dorsiflexion. The impact produces a transverse fracture in the distal 2-3 cm of the radial articular surface. The fracture is dorsally displaced and may be comminuted. The fracture pattern is often described as a silver or dinner-fork deformity.

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