GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A Colles fracture is a type of broken wrist (fracture). It’s also called a distal (away from the center of the body) fracture with dorsal angulation (an upward angle). A Colles fracture is a very painful and serious injury. Go to your nearest emergency department if you suspect you have any type of wrist fracture.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Colles fracture is a break in the radius close to the wrist. It was named for the surgeon who first described it. Typically, the break is located about an inch (2.5 centimeters) below where the bone joins the wrist. A Colles fracture is a common fracture that happens more often in women than men.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Colles fracture is defined as a distal radius fracture with dorsal comminution, dorsal angulation, dorsal displacement, radial shortening, and an associated ulnar styloid fracture. The term Colles fracture is often used eponymously for distal fractures with dorsal angulation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Distal Radius Fracture (Wrist Fracture)

Detailed explanation-5: -Types of Colles’ wrist fractures open fracture: if the bone broke through your skin. comminuted fracture: if the bone broke into more than two pieces. intra-articular fracture: if the bone broke into your wrist joint. extra-articular fracture: if your joint isn’t affected.