Monteggia fracture-dislocation: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | |||
*Ulna fx (proximal third) + radial head dislocation | |||
*Easy to overlook the radial head dislocation (will result in worse outcome) | |||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Pain/swelling at elbow | |||
*Radial head may be palpable in an anterolatera or posterolateral location | |||
==Management== | |||
*Consult ortho in the ED; likely requires ORIF | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
Revision as of 23:36, 7 March 2012
Background
- Ulna fx (proximal third) + radial head dislocation
- Easy to overlook the radial head dislocation (will result in worse outcome)
Clinical Features
- Pain/swelling at elbow
- Radial head may be palpable in an anterolatera or posterolateral location
Management
- Consult ortho in the ED; likely requires ORIF
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli