Large Bruising from Coumadin

• This 74 year old female did not recall hurting her hand. She takes the blood thinner Coumadin.
• The picture shows a large amount of bruising (ecchymosis) of the left hand. There is no broken bone (fracture).

Wrist Fracture with Deformity

• This 72 year old female tripped and fell injuring her left wrist.
• The picture shows a deformed left wrist.
• She went to the emergency department. Treatment included pain medications, reduction (putting the bones back into line), and casting.

X-Ray of Wrist Fracture

• This 72 year old female tripped and fell injuring her left wrist.
• The x-ray shows a fracture through both bones of the forearm (Colles fracture). There is deformity.

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