____ is a very common fracture of the lower arm bone (radius) just above the wrist.It occurs when a person extends her hand in an attempt to break a fall, and the force of the impact is absorbed by the wrist.

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Colles's fracture is a common type of wrist fracture that occurs when a person falls on an outstretched hand. The force of the impact is absorbed by the wrist, causing the end of the radius bone to break and the wrist to become displaced. It is named after Abraham Colles, an Irish surgeon who described the fracture in 1814.

____ Is a Very Common Fracture of the Lower Arm