Distal Radius Fractures - Colles | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Fractures of the distal radius represent a quarter of all fractures seen clinically. The fractures occur through the distal metaphysis of the radius, with or without articular surface involvement.

The correct diagnosis and management of these fractures is crucial, as incorrect management may result in loss of normal wrist function, with significant implications on functional status and quality of life.

This article will name and focus on the three most common eponymous distal radius fracture types, the Colles’ fracture, the Smith’s fracture, and the Barton’s fracture. The Colles’ fractures are the most common type of wrist fracture, accounting for 90% of all distal radius fractures.