Forearm fracture: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:Gray213.png|thumb|Anterior surface of radius and ulna.]] | [[File:Gray213.png|thumb|Anterior surface of radius and ulna.]] | ||
[[File:Gray214.png|thumb|Posterior surface of radius and ulna.]] | |||
*Solitary fractures of the forearm are uncommon | *Solitary fractures of the forearm are uncommon | ||
**Fractures usually occur at two or more sites or also involve a ligamentous injury | **Fractures usually occur at two or more sites or also involve a ligamentous injury | ||
Revision as of 00:04, 18 November 2021
This page is for adult patients. For pediatric patients, see: forearm fracture (peds)
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 Fracture Types
- 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)
