# - Colles + Smiths Flashcards
Colles Fracture;
Most common pattern of injury seen in the ?; a fracture of the ? ? (within 4cm of the ?-? joint) with ?displacement of the ?fragment.
It is classically caused by a ‘?????’ and there is
often quite a marked visible ? of the ?.
It is associated with ? in ? women.
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Colles Fracture;
On XR there is ?displacement of the radius and radial ? leading
to a ? radius compared to the ?.
o Classically can cause a ‘? ? deformity’.
These fractures should initially be ?, with ? and application of a ? ? to maintain the ?.
o The patient is ? with a ? block or a ? block.
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Colles Fracture
If a good position has been achieved then a trial of ? management may be appropriate, with X-rays taken at week ? and ? to confirm positioning.
?/? fractures usually need definitive management;
o ????, commonly with a ? plate.
Complications;
o ? nerve damage/ post-traumatic ? ? syndrome.
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Smith’s Fractures;
Can be thought of as the opposite of a ? fracture, caused by a fall on the
? wrist leading to ? displacement of the ? segment.
o Again within 4cm of the ?-?joint.
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Smiths
They are much ? common than Colles’ fractures, and are usually much
more ?.
They generally always require ????
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