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"Smith fractures, also known as Goyrand fractures in the French literature 3, are fractures of the distal radius with associated volar angulation of the distal fracture fragment(s). Classically, these fractures are extra-articular transverse fractures and can be thought of as a reverse Colles fracture."

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"The term is sometimes used to describe intra-articular fractures with volar displacement (reverse Barton fracture) or juxta-articular fractures 1-3."

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"Treatment depends on the type of fracture, stability and the ability to successfully reduce the fracture. In most cases, these fractures can be treated with closed reduction and cast application 1."

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"History and etymology"

Line 63:1 · A bold element in the History and etymology section should be a person; it would be useful to have their lifespan details: '<h4>History and etymology</h4> <p>First named for <strong>Jean-Gaspard-Blaise Goyrand</strong>,<strong> </strong>French physician (1746-1814) <sup>4</sup>.</p> <p>Named by <strong>Robert William Smith</strong> (1807-1873), who was a surgeon in Dublin, Ireland. He succeeded <strong>Abraham Colles</strong> '