Radius and Ulna – Fractures
– See – Pediatric Both Bone Frx – Deforming Forces – Discussion of Blount Fractures – Implants for Fractures of the Radius and Ulna – Plating Techniques – Indications for Operative Treatment: – all displaced, unstable fractures of the radius and ulna in adults; – radial shaft fractures: all displaced fractures of the radius with … Read more
– Location of Frx: – distal 1/3 : 75% – middle 1/3 : 18% – proximal 1/3: 7% – Surgical Approach: – Proximal Radius Fx (Thompson) – Distal Radius Fx (Henry) – Comminution: – side of comminution may dictate plate placement; – comminution involving more than 1/3 of circumference of shaft may necessitate bone grafting; … Read more
Types of Radius/Ulna Fractures: Both Bone Fractures: Fractures of the Adult Ulna Pediatric Forearm Fractures: Pediatric Both Bone Forearm Fractures Pediatric Ulnar Fracture Green Stick Frx Distal Ulnar Physeal Fractures Monteggia’s Fracture in the child, it is essential to have 3 views of the elbow: (AP, lateral, and oblique) before a Monteggia frx can be … Read more