Distal radius fractures
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Distal Radius Fractures
A Distal Radius Fracture (pronunciation: dis-tal ray-dee-us frak-chur) is a common type of bone fracture that occurs in the distal part of the radius bone in the forearm.
Etymology
The term "Distal Radius Fracture" is derived from the Latin words "distalis" (meaning distant) and "radius" (meaning spoke of a wheel), referring to the part of the radius bone that is further from the center of the body. The term "fracture" comes from the Latin "fractura" meaning a break.
Types of Distal Radius Fractures
There are several types of distal radius fractures, including:
- Colles' fracture: A type of fracture where the broken piece of the radius tilts upwards.
- Smith's fracture: A fracture where the broken piece of the radius tilts downwards.
- Barton's fracture: A fracture where there is a dislocation of the radiocarpal joint.
Related Terms
- Fracture: The breaking of a bone.
- Radius (bone): One of the two large bones of the forearm.
- Forearm: The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
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