Medical Definition of Colles fracture

1. A common fracture of the distal radius at the wrist joint due to a fall on an outstretched hand. Colles fracture is also referred to as the silver fork deformity, because the distal fracture fragment is usually angulated upwards (dorsal angulation). The resultant bend in the wrist results in the familiar appearance of a fork. If the resultant fracture angulation is in the opposite direction (toward the palm) it is referred to as a Smith's fracture. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Colles Fracture

Colin Tampon
Colin luther Powell
Colinus virginianus
Coll
Collard
Collatz conjecture
Colle
Collective Security Treaty Organisation
Colleen
College of Cardinals
Collembola
Collen
Colles fracture
Collet
Collet-Sicard syndrome
Collett
Collier
Collier's sign
Collier's tract
Collier's tucked lid sign
Collin
Colling
Collinge
Collings
Collins

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