Simultaneous Colles' and scaphoid fractures: treatment by combined internal and external fixation.

The authors present the case of a young woman who sustained ipsilateral scaphoid and Colles' fractures that were treated by a combination of Herbert screw fixation of the scaphoid fracture and external fixation of the colles' fracture. This form of treatment provides optimal conditions for both the early return of wrist function and for the maintenance of the manipulated position.