Colles' fracture en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Irish surgeon Abraham Colles (1773–1843), who first described it in 1814.
Meanings
- A distal fracture of the radius causing a dorsal displacement of the distal fragment, typically occurring as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colles fracture | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Colles' fractures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |