<prompt> Most common complication of Colies fracture is:MalunionNon-unionSudeks osteodystrophyGunstock deformity  <response>: Ans: a Malunion Ref: Maheswari, 4th ed, p. 95Most common complication of colies fracture is stiffening of fingers followed by malunion.Remember - A colies fracture always unites but malunites.Complications of Colles fracture:1. Finger stiffness-- most common complication2. Subluxation of inferior radio-ulnar j oint3. Sudeks osteodystrophy4. Malunion - Dinner fork deformity -- Treatment- corrective osteotomy5. Rupture of EPL- rare complication -after long time6. Carpel tunnel syndromeRemember:Most characteristic displacement in Colies - Dorsal displacement2 most common causes of Colles - Trauma, avascular necrosisPosition of immobilization of Colles - Pronation, palmar deviation, ulnar deviation. 