Colles' fracture
Alternative names:
buckle fracture;
Colles' wrist fracture; transverse wrist
fracture
Symptoms:
- History of a typical fall resulting in wrist injury.
- Wrist pain
- Swelling just above
the wrist.
- Deformity of the arm just above the wrist (increased
angulation).
- Unable to hold or lift object of any significant weight.
Update Date:
10/08/99
Updated by: adam.com editorial
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