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Isolated radius fracture (proximal)
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Contents
Background
- Rare
- When occur, most are displaced
- Compartment syndrome is rare
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
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
- Forearm x-ray 2-view
Management
- ED: Splint
Definitive
- Nondisplaced: cast immobilization
- Displaced: Internal fixation
Disposition
- Outpatient with orthopedic followup
