Colles' Fracture

Question 1

How does a Colles’ fracture usually occur?

Answer 1

Fall on an outstretcted hand

Question 2

How is a colles’ fracture described?

Answer 2

Dinner fork type deformity

Question 3

What are the main 3 features of a colles’ fracture?

Answer 3

1. Transverse fracture of the radius
2. 1 inch proximal to the radio-carpal joint
3. Dorsal displacement and angulation

Question 4

Which bone is affected with a colles’ fracture?

Answer 4

Radius

Question 5

What type of fracture is a colles’ fracture?

Answer 5

Transverse

Question 6

Where does a colles’ fracture occur?

Answer 6

1 inch proximal to the radio-carpal joint

Question 7

What type of fracture is a colles’ fracture?

Answer 7

Distal radial fracture

Question 8

Who is usually affected by a colles’ fracture?

Answer 8

Older women with osteoporotic bones.

Question 9

What is the initial management of a colles’ fracture?

Answer 9

Manipulation in order to reduce the fracture

Question 10

What is the managemen if good reduction is not achieved?

Answer 10

Open reduction and internal fixation with plates and screws

Question 11

What are the possible complcations of colles’ fraacture?

Answer 11

Extensor pollicis longus rupture
Median nerve injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome