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Colles Fracture

Colles Fracture A distal radius fracture with volar apex angulation and dorsal displacement of the fracture fragment. Occurs when one falls on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended and forearm pronated. 50% are associated with an ulnar styloid fracture. The most common group with this fracture are elderly women. Look for the fracture in the following 2 radiographs. Can you find it? Click on the image for the answer.