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From: "s.carley"
> X-rays were not invented when Colles described the fracture there are
> therefore no true radiological features.
>
> Abraham Colles
> 1773-1843
> Professor of Anatomy and Surgery
> Dublin
>
http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/default-home.htm?surgeons/colles.htm~right
>
> For X-rays we need to turn to Roentgen
> http://www.softcode.com/X_ray.html
> who discovered the X-ray in 1895, 13 years after the death of Colles.
Not sure about your maths Simon, but your point is gratefully received!
AF
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