Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Colles fracture
  1. A Colles fracture results in a backward and outward position of the hand in relation to the wrist.
  2. ... two bones between your elbow and wrist. A Colles fracture is a break in the radius close to ... below where the bone joins the wrist. A Colles fracture is a common fracture that happens more often ...
  3. Distal Radius Fractures (Broken Wrist) (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)  
    Wrist Injuries and Disorders/Specifics ... Wrist Injuries and Disorders ... Arm Injuries and Disorders/Specifics ... Arm Injuries and Disorders ... American Academy of Orthopaedic ...
  4. Wrist Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a buildup of uric acid in your joints Fractures (broken ... sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones strong