Shaft Radius/Ulna

Shaft Radius/Ulna

The forearm bones also articulate with each other. Proximally, the head of the radius forms a joint with the radial notch of the ulna, and distally, the head of the ulna forms a joint with the ulnar notch of the radius.

Fractures of the forearm can occur at different levels
  • Distal : Near the wrist end of the bone.
  • Middle : Middle of the forearm.
  • Proximal : At top end of bone.
Mode of Injury

They fracture due to direct blow or indirect injury fall on outstretched.

Types
Galeazzi Facture

Fracture of distal 3rd shaft radius with dislocation of ulna at wrist.

Monteggia Fracture

Fracture of upper 3rd ulna with dislocation of radial
head.

Treatments

Non Operative

A stable, simple & isolated fracture of ulna can be treated with cast for six weeks.

Surgical Treatments

  • Close reduction & internal fixation using rush nail.
  • Open reduction & internal fixation using plates & screws.
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