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Orthopaedics Upper Limb Traumatology 60d5de35

Which of the following is not a complication of a malunited Colles fracture:

A
Rupture of flexor pollicis longus
B
Carpal instability
C
Carpal tunnel syndrome
D
Sudeck's osteodystrophy
High-Yield Explanation
Rupture of extensor pollicis longus is a complication of colles fracture NOT Flexor pollicis longus. COMPLICATIONS:- Extensor pollicis longus rupture Loss of reduction and secondary deformity Median nerve compression Distal radioulnar joint injury Extension of Colles fracture into the RU joint has a worse prognosis.

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