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Distal Radius Fracture Patient Information AAOS

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Description: Bones of the forearm include the radius and the ulna.The radius is the larger of the two bones of the forearm. The end toward the wrist is called the distal end. A fracture of the distal radius occurs when the area of the radius near the wrist breaks.

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Added: Mon Jan 28 2008