Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Colles' fractureUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewColles' fracture is a common wrist fracture in which the broken fragment of the radius tilts upward. The condition usually occurs when someone falls on an outstretched hand.SymptomsSymptoms include severe pain, swelling, and tenderness.TreatmentsTreatment may include a splint or cast, surgery, and physical therapy. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use