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==Overview== | |||
The '''Monteggia fracture''' is a fracture of the [[ulna]] that affects the [[joint (anatomy)|joint]] with the [[radius (bone)|radius]]. | The '''Monteggia fracture''' is a fracture of the [[ulna]] that affects the [[joint (anatomy)|joint]] with the [[radius (bone)|radius]]. | ||
More precisely, it is a [[fracture (bone)|fracture]] of the [[proximal]] third of the ulna with the dislocation of the head of radius. | More precisely, it is a [[fracture (bone)|fracture]] of the [[proximal]] third of the ulna with the dislocation of the head of radius. | ||
==Classification== | |||
*Flexion type | *Flexion type | ||
*Extension type. | *Extension type. | ||
Revision as of 18:07, 7 February 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The Monteggia fracture is a fracture of the ulna that affects the joint with the radius.
More precisely, it is a fracture of the proximal third of the ulna with the dislocation of the head of radius.
Classification
- Flexion type
- Extension type.
The type depending on the displacemnt of the fracture fragment. The cause most frequently is a fall on an outstretched hand.[citation needed]
Management
Monteggia fractures maybe managed conservatively in children, but due to high risk of displacement causing malunion open reduction and internal fixation is typically done.
See also
External links
- Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures - wheelessonline.com
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