Fork deformity

Fork deformities are also known as "silver fork-like deformities" and "spike-like deformities." Colles fracture, a typical deformity of the lower radius fracture. The side view of the affected part shows a fork-like appearance, so it is called "fork-like deformity", while the front view shows a spear-like deformity.

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