Isolated fractures of the radius and ulna


 * they arise through the action of direct violence

Clinical picture and diagnosis

 * pain, swelling, hematoma, change of configuration


 * necessary X- ray in two projections showing adjacent joints to rule out simultaneous dislocation of the head of the adjacent bone ( Monteggio's fracture, Galeazzi's fracture)


 * in isolated fractures of one bone, the other bone often acts as a spacer and prevents the fragments from fitting correctly - the result is a post- joint - self - compression splints (DCP) are the most advantageous

Treatment

 * conservative
 * non-dislocated fractures of the ulna, non-dislocated fractures of the proximal 2/3 of the radius


 * cast fixation for 8 weeks from MTC heads to arm, elbow flexion
 * surgery
 * Dislocated fractures of the ulna, Dislocated fractures of the proximal 2/3 of the radius, Dislocated and non-dislocated fractures of the distal 1/3 of the radius (muscle strain)


 * splint, secured nail

Related Articles

 * Fractures of the forearm
 * Compound fractures of the radius and ulna
 * Fractures of the proximal ulna
 * Smith's fracture
 * Monteggio fracture
 * Galeazzi fracture
 * Colles fracture
 * Radius
 * Ulna

Source

 * PASTOR, Jan. Langenbeck's medical web page [online]. [cit. 2010]. < http://langenbeck.webs.com >.