Complex fractures of the forearm.
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Abstract
Fractures of the forearm are frequently complex in their presentation and are often associated with injuries to the ligament and bone, with soft tissue loss. The development of improved biomechanic and surgical techniques has helped overcome previous disappointment in the treatment of these fractures. This article reviews the management of the following complex forearm fractures: comminuted or segmental diaphyseal fractures; Galeazzi, Monteggia, Essex-Lopresti fracture dislocations; and open fractures with bone and soft tissue loss.
Medical subject headings
- Radius Fractures
- Ulna Fractures
Anatomy
- radius
- ulna
- radius/ulna