Most common complication of Colies fracture is:
Ans: a (Malunion) Ref: Maheswari, 4th ed, p. 95Most common complication of colies fracture is stiffening of fingers followed by malunion.Remember - A colies fracture always unites but malunites.Complications of Colle's fracture:1. Finger stiffness-- most common complication2. Subluxation of inferior radio-ulnar j oint3. Sudek's osteodystrophy4. Malunion - Dinner fork deformity -->> Treatment- corrective osteotomy5. Rupture of EPL- rare complication -after long time6. Carpel tunnel syndromeRemember:Most characteristic displacement in Colies - Dorsal displacement2 most common causes of Colles - Trauma, avascular necrosisPosition of immobilization of Colles - Pronation, palmar deviation, ulnar deviation.
Malunion
Non-union
Sudek's osteodystrophy
Gunstock deformity
Injuries Around the Fore Arm & Wrist