Question
Deformities present in Colles’ fracture is /are:
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Ventral tilt
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| B. |
Dorsal tilt
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Ventral displacement
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| D. |
Dorsal displacement
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| D. |
Shortening
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � B:D:E
Explanation
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Ans.B, D, E
Colles’ fracture
- A Colles’ fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backward.
- Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. Complications may include damage to the median nerve.
- It typically occurs as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand. Risk factors include osteoporosis.
- The diagnosis may be confirmed with X-rays. The tip of the ulna may also be broken.
Diagnosis
- Diagnosis can be made upon an interpretation of anteroposterior and lateral views alone.
The classic Colles fracture has the following characteristics:
- Transverse fracture of the radius.
- 2.5 cm (0.98 inches) proximal to the radiocarpal joint.
- Dorsal displacement and dorsal angulation, together with radial tilt.
Other characteristics:
- Radial shortening.
- Loss of ulnar inclination.
- Radial angulation of the wrist.
- Comminution at the fracture site.
- Associated fracture of the ulnar styloid process in more than 60% of cases.
