Acute compartment syndrome complicating Colles' fracture.
Colles' fracture is a common injury and has a relatively high associated morbidity. Compartment syndrome is a rare complication, but a high index of suspicion must be maintained in the initial post-injury and post-reduction periods.
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Orthopaedic Department, Royal Hospital, Haslar.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003100:Colles' Fracture / Q000150:complications*; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012861:Skating / Q000293:injuries*