distal radius fractures
colles
- anatomy: distal radius with dorsal angulation and impaction, but does not involve articular surface
smith's fracture
- anatomy: distal radius with volar angulation and impaction, extra-articular
- basically reverse colles
barton
- anatomy: distal radius, including articular surface
- 'default' = dorsal fragment
- associated injury: radiocarpal joint subluxation/dislocation