Colles' fracture is a fracture of the distal radius near the wrist. It most commonly occurs in postmenopausal women who fall on an outstretched hand. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and deformity of the wrist known as a "dinner fork" deformity. Treatment involves either casting or surgical fixation depending on the severity of the fracture. Physiotherapy focuses on regaining range of motion, strength, and function during rehabilitation. Prognosis is typically good, with fractures healing within 6-8 weeks, though osteoporosis may slow healing.