The commonest complication of Colles fracture: (A) Stiffness of fingers, (B) Malunion, (C) Sudeck's osteodystrophy, (D) Rupture of EPL tendon
Answer is A. In Colles fracture, Stiffness of the fingers (commonest) and malunion are common complications. Other complications seen occasionally are - Sudeck&;s osteodystrophy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon. ref : Maheswari 9th edition Pg: 114