Fracture of distal metaepiphysis of the radius (Colles fracture)

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Colles fracture of the distal metaepiphysis of radius with gross posterior displacement and angulation and shortening. After reposition - radiograph in plaster cast - there is only slight minimal shortening of radius remaining.

Tags:  Extremity  Bone
Radiology image - Fracture of distal metaepiphysis of the radius (Colles fracture): Extremity, Bone: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Fracture of distal metaepiphysis of the radius (Colles fracture)

Fracture of distal metaepiphysis of the radius (Colles fracture): X-ray - Plain radiographFracture of distal metaepiphysis of the radius (Colles fracture) - after reposition: X-ray - Plain radiographFracture of distal metaepiphysis of the radius (Colles fracture) - after reposition: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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