• J Hand Surg Eur Vol · Aug 1988

    Mal-union and dysfunction in Colles' fracture.

    • N H Jenkins and W J Mintowt-Czyz.
    • Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery, University of Wales College of Medicine.
    • J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 1988 Aug 1; 13 (3): 291-3.

    AbstractWrist function was assessed between one and three years after injury in patients who had suffered Colles' fractures. Both the range of wrist flexion and the strength of grip were found to be deficient. The loss of power in gripping was found to correlate with mal-union affecting the coronal and sagittal inclination of the articular surface of the radius.

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