Distal Radius (Colles) Flashcards by Liam Lennox | Brainscape

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ESSENCE

A

Transverse fracture of distal radius, causing distal portion to displace posteriorly causing dinner fork deformity

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AETIOLOGY

Usual cause

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Fall onto outstretched hand

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AETIOLOGY

Risk factors

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Trauma
Osteoporosis

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

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Dinner fork deformity
- Posterior displacement of distal portion
Wrist pain
Tenderness over distal radius
Swelling

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