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name this deformity, what is it a sign of and how do you treat it?
dinner fork deformity, sign of distal radius fracture, treat non-displaced with immobilization and displaced w/ percutaneous pinning or closed reduction
what are some associated symptoms with this abnormality
dinner fork deformity associated with distal radius fracture or colles fracture. will see stiffness of the digits and wrist, median nerve injury ( so reduced sensation of radial three fingers of the palms