Distal radius fracture
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title:
Distal radius fracture
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A distal radius fracture, also known as wrist fracture, is a break of the part of the radius bone which is close to the wrist. Symptoms include pain, bruising, and rapid-onset swelling. The ulna bone may also be broken. In younger people, these fractures typically occur during sports or a motor vehicle collision. In older people, the most common cause is falling on an outstretched hand. Specific types include Colles, Smith, Barton, and Chauffeur's fractures. The diagnosis is generally suspected
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Fracture of the radius bone near the wrist
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distal_radius_fracture
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2024-01-05T06:15:14Z
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