Forearm fracture
This page is for adult patients. For pediatric patients, see: forearm fracture (peds)
Background
- Solitary fractures of the forearm are uncommon
- Fractures usually occur at two or more sites or also involve a ligamentous injury
Clinical Features
Types
Forearm Fractures
- Distal radius fractures
- Colles' fracture
- Smith fracture
- Barton fracture
- Radial styloid fracture
- Distal radioulnar joint disruption
- Radia ulna fracture
- Isolated radius fracture (proximal)
- Isolated ulna fracture (i.e. nightstick)
- Monteggia fracture-dislocation
- Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
- Forearm fracture (peds)
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
See Also
References
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