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Smith's Fracture

Aka: Smith's Fracture, Reverse Colles Fracture
  1. Signs
    1. Volar angulation of distal radius fragment
  2. Management
    1. Fracture does not involve articular surface
      1. Traction and Manipulation
      2. Immobilization with Splinting and Casting
    2. Fracture involves articular surface
      1. Often involves volar subluxation of Carpal Bones
      2. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)

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