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Forearm fractures
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Contents
Background
- Solitary fractures of the forearm are uncommon
- Fractures usually occur at two or more sites or also involve a ligamentous injury
Clinical Features
Types
Forearm Fractures
- Distal radius fractures
- Radia ulna fracture
- Isolated radius fracture (proximal)
- Isolated ulna fracture (i.e. nightstick)
- Monteggia fracture-dislocation
- Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
- Forearm fracture (peds)
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
See Also
References
Authors
Jordan Swartz, Ross Donaldson, Daniel Ostermayer, Neil Young
