NMWH
03-23-2010, 01:22 AM
Hand fractures: Colle's vs. Smith's
Colle's fracture: arm in fall position makes a 'C' shape.
Smith's fracture: arm in fall position makes a 'S' shape.
· See diagram.
http://www.medicalmnemonics.com/dbmedia/2771.gif
Colle's fracture: arm in fall position makes a 'C' shape.
Smith's fracture: arm in fall position makes a 'S' shape.
· See diagram.
http://www.medicalmnemonics.com/dbmedia/2771.gif