A Colles' fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. Symptoms may include pain, swelling...
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Smith's fracture occurs in a palmar fall with the wrist joint slightly dorsiflexed. Smith's fractures are less common than Colles' fractures. The distal...
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falling on an outstretched hand. Specific types include Colles, Smith, Barton, and Chauffeur's fractures. The diagnosis is generally suspected based on symptoms...
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which came to be known as Colles' fascia. He also extensively studied the inguinal ligament, which is sometimes called Colles' ligament. He is regarded...
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Intra-articular component distinguishes this fracture from a Smith's or a Colles' fracture. Treatment of this fracture is usually done by open reduction and...
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are three fracture sites said to be typical of fragility fractures: vertebral fractures, fractures of the neck of the femur, and Colles fracture of the wrist...
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Colles may refer to: Abraham Colles (1773–1843), Irish professor of anatomy Christopher Colles (1739–1816), engineer and inventor Colles' fracture, a fracture...
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needed] Eponyms such as Colles', Smith's, and Barton's fractures are discouraged.[by whom?] An anatomic description of the fracture is the easiest way to...
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humerus fractures are common. Older people are most commonly affected. In this age group they are the third most common fractures after hip and Colles fractures...
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radius fracture Galeazzi fracture – a fracture of the radius with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint Colles' fracture – a distal fracture of the...
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