Presentation
Fell while walking to church. Sore wrist.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Colles fracture
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Transverse fracture through the distal radius is demonstrated associated with approximately 20 degrees of dorsal angulation. No articular involvement. No ulnar styloid fracture.
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The fracture has healed with a residual dorsal angulation.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates a typical Colles fracture, with resultant suboptimal union.