Colles: extra-articular, dorsal tilt; Smith: extra-articular, volar tilt; Barton: intra-articular rim fracture. Clinical deformities: dinner-fork (Colles), garden-spade (Smith). Stability factors: dorsal comminution, >20° angulation, >5 mm shortening, intra-articular involvement. Treatment: closed reduction/cast vs volar plate fixation. Complications: malunion, CRPS, post-traumatic arthritis.
Introduction Colles fracture is a common extra-articular fracture of the distal radius typically occurring within 2–3 cm of the wrist joint...
Case Presentation A young male presented with severe wrist pain following a motorcycle accident 3 days ago. The mechanism involved a fall on an o...
What is the primary clinical deformity associated with a Colles' fracture?
Which of the following statements about Smith's fracture is correct?
In which type of fracture does the distal fragment typically displace volarly?
Which factor is NOT considered a stability factor for distal radius fractures?
What is the primary treatment for a stable, extra-articular distal radius fracture?
Which complication is most commonly associated with distal radius fractures?
What characterizes a Barton fracture?
Which of the following is the correct definition of the 'dinner fork' deformity?
In which type of fracture would you expect to see a 'garden spade' deformity?
What is the primary goal in the reduction of a distal radius fracture?
