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What would a colles fracture look like?
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It depends: A colles fracture is a type of wrist fracture and the usual signs of a fracture are pain, swelling, and possibles deformity. Fractures are diagnosed with a combination of history taking, physical examination and x-rays.
Answered 7/6/2017
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Distal radius Fx: A colles fracture is a specific type of distal radius fracture. Your treating orthopaedic surgeon will discuss treatment options that include operative and nonoperative treatment.
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