COLLES FRACTURE

COLLES FRACTURE - A colles' fracture a fracture of the distal radius in the forearm with dorsal and radial displacement of the wrist and hand. The fracture is sometimes referred to as a "dinner fork" or "bayonet" deformity due to the shape of the resultant forearm. Colles' fractures are often seen in people with Osteoporosis. Colles fracture are very common extra-articular fractures of the distal radius that occur as the result of a fall onto an outstretched hand. They consist of a fracture of the distal radial metaphyseal region with dorsal angulation and impaction, but without involvement of the articular surface.

 

    CAUSES, if you:

• have osteoporosis.
• have low muscle mass, poor muscle strength, or lack agility
• walk or do other activities in snow, on ice, or that require a lot of forward momentum, such as in-line skating and skiing
• have an inadequate intake of calcium or vitamin D

Make sure you are getting enough calcium by eating dark, leafy green vegetables, and low-fat dairy products fortified with calcium. If your diet isn’t giving you enough calcium, you can make up for it by taking calcium supplements. A broken wrist usually causes immediate pain, tenderness, bruising, and swelling. In many cases, the wrist hangs in an odd or bent way.