Colie’s fracture which of the following tendons likely to rupture:
Correct Answer: Extensor policis longus
Description: Ans. (c) Extensor policis longusRef: Apley's 9th edJ 772-74# Colles fracture is a fracture of distal radius at corticocancellous junction with dorsal displacement of distal segment.# Mechanism of injury: Fall on outstretched hand with wrist in hyperextension.Complication of Colle's* Joint stiffness- most common* Malunion- 2nd most common* Sudecks osteodystrophy* Rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon: Less common complication, usually seen after 4th week of injury.
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