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Distal radius fractures are a very common [[injury]] of the [[radius (bone)|radius]] that occur at the distal end, where the [[wrist]] [[joint]] lies. A [[fracture (bone)|fracture]] affecting the distal end of the [[radius (bone)|radius]] and often the [[ulna|ulnar styloid]]. Because of its close proximity to the [[wrist|wrist joint]] this injury is often called a | Distal radius fractures are a very common [[injury]] of the [[radius (bone)|radius]] that occur at the distal end, where the [[wrist]] [[joint]] lies. A [[fracture (bone)|fracture]] affecting the distal end of the [[radius (bone)|radius]] and often the [[ulna|ulnar styloid]]. Because of its close proximity to the [[wrist|wrist joint]] this injury is often called a wrist fracture. | ||
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Overview
Distal radius fractures are a very common injury of the radius that occur at the distal end, where the wrist joint lies. A fracture affecting the distal end of the radius and often the ulnar styloid. Because of its close proximity to the wrist joint this injury is often called a wrist fracture.