Colles fracture

What is Colles fracture

A Colles fracture is a break in the distal radius, the larger forearm bone at the wrist, in which the broken fragment shifts backward toward the back of the hand and upward on the thumb side. It is one of the…

Symptoms of Colles fracture

What are the symptoms of Colles fracture? The condition usually causes sudden pain at the wrist, swelling, visible deformity near the distal forearm, bruising, stiffness, and difficulty moving the hand or fingers. These symptoms arise because the distal radius, the larger…

Causes of Colles fracture

What causes Colles fracture? In most cases, it results from a fall onto an outstretched hand that forces the wrist into sudden hyperextension, concentrating stress on the distal radius until the bone fails. The fracture develops through a combination of mechanical…

Diagnosis of Colles fracture

Colles fracture is a common injury of the distal radius, the large forearm bone that forms the main part of the wrist joint. It usually occurs when a person falls onto an outstretched hand, forcing the wrist into sudden extension and…

Treatment for Colles fracture

What treatments are used for Colles fracture? Management usually combines closed reduction , immobilization with a cast or splint , pain control, and, when the fracture is unstable or displaced, surgical fixation with pins, plates, or external devices. These treatments are…

Prevention of Colles fracture

Colles fracture, a break in the distal radius near the wrist with characteristic backward displacement of the broken fragment, cannot always be fully prevented because it often occurs after an unexpected fall or impact. In that sense, prevention is usually described…

FAQ about Colles fracture

This FAQ article explains Colles fracture in clear, practical terms. It covers what the injury is, why it happens, what symptoms it usually causes, how doctors diagnose it, and how it is treated. It also addresses recovery, long-term outlook, prevention, and…