Monteggia fracture
| Monteggia fracture | |
| ICD-10 | S52.0 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 813.03, 813.13 |
| eMedicine | orthoped/201 |
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. Two types:
- 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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