[Changes in the distal end of the radius from the aspect of the injured person].

Based on an evaluation of a group of patients treated on account of fractures of the wrist. Colles type, we assume that the decisive factor is the type of fracture. We recommend therefore to divide these fractures into two groups. The first one includes all types where the fracture line does not involve the radiocarpal or radioulnar joint. The second one includes all multifragmental intraarticular fractures where an active surgical procedure can improve hitherto achieved therapeutic results.