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Colles Fracture: Characteristics and Treatment%u2022 Definition: Radial fracture, sometimes with ulnar involvement%u2022 Typical presentation:%u2022 Dinner-fork deformity (distal fragment deviated backwards and laterally)%u2022 Caused by fall on an outstretched hand%u2022 Common in elderly patients%u2022 Treatment:%u2022 Closed reduction%u2022 Immobilization with Colles castThis Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
