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*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 | ||
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==Types== | ==Types== | ||
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==Evaluation== | ==Evaluation== | ||
*[[Distal radius x-ray]] | *[[Distal radius x-ray]] | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 06:07, 10 April 2017
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)
