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...

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...

falling on an outstretched hand. Specific types include Colles, Smith, Barton, and Chauffeur's fractures. The diagnosis is generally suspected based on symptoms...

which came to be known as Colles' fascia. He also extensively studied the inguinal ligament, which is sometimes called Colles' ligament. He is regarded...

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...

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...

Colles may refer to: Abraham Colles (1773–1843), Irish professor of anatomy Christopher Colles (1739–1816), engineer and inventor Colles' fracture, a fracture...

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...

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...

radius fracture Galeazzi fracture – a fracture of the radius with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint Colles' fracture – a distal fracture of the...