Ulnar bone fracture history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammadmain Rezazadehsaatlou[2].
Overview
The Nondisplaced diaphyseal fractures of the shafts of ulna is rare, and its deformity is often obvious, with the patient supporting the deformed and injured limb with the other hand. Also, the orthopedic surgeon should consider a careful neurological evaluation of the motor and sensory functions of the radial, median, and ulnar nerves. The Ulnar Bone Fractures might be very painful, causing difficulties in moving the arm or elbow.
History and Symptoms
The related signs and symptoms include[1][2][3]:
- Skin lacerations
- Weak pulse
- Open fractures
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Inability to move
- Pain in touch
- Loss of function of the forearm
- Difficulties in detection of pulses
- Radial nerve damage
In the physical exam the orthopedic surgeon should check the vascular status and amount of swelling in the forearm. In MULTI-trauma patients or in comatose or obtunded patients a tense compartment with neurological signs or stretch pain should be considered as the compartment syndrome, and the compartment pressures should be measured and monitored.
References
- ↑ Carter KR, Nallamothu SV. PMID 29763211. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Atanelov Z, Bentley TP. PMID 30020651. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Tay SC, Leow M, Tan ES (October 2018). "Use of dorsal buttress plate fixation for ulnar carpometacarpal joint fracture dislocations for early mobilization: outcomes of 11 cases". Musculoskelet Surg. doi:10.1007/s12306-018-0571-7. PMID 30350308. Vancouver style error: initials (help)