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Wrist trauma
What is the mechanism of injury of a Colles' fracture?
What is the mechanism of injury of a Colles' fracture?
What is the mechanism of injury of a Colles' fracture?
Usually caused by falling on an outstretched hand with the wrist extended and the forearm pronated