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Fractures of the distal radius are common. Fractures of the distal radius are often sustained after a fall on the out-stretched hand and are often associated with osteoporosis. Distal radius fractures are frequently accompanied by fractures of the ulnar styloid (with possible injury to the cartilage attached to it) or with injuries to the wrist ligaments. Associated injuries to the nearby cartilage and ligaments are also frequently seen. The eponym “Colles’ fracture” has been used to describe all distal radius fractures, though that name refers specifically to fractures that are angulated dorsally.
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