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==Background==
{{Forearm anatomy}}
*Requires great amount of force (vehicular trauma, falls from height, direct blow)
*Neurovascular complications are unusual
*One of the most common pediatric fractures

==Clinical Features==
*Pain/swelling, deformity
*Point tenderness
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Forarm fracture DDX}}

==Evaluation==
[[File:FracRadUlnaMark.png|thumb|Midshaft fracture of the radius and ulna.]]
*Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
*Inspect skin for signs of open fracture
===Imaging===
*Always consider wrist and elbow films
*Assess for angulation
**AP view: radial styloid and radial tuberosity normally point in opposite directions
**Lateral view: ulnar styloid and coronoid process normally point in opposite directions

==Management==
{{General Fracture Management}}

===Immobilization===
*Splint

==Disposition==
*If splinted and stabilized, can be discharged with orthopedic followup
*Admit for:
**[[Open fracture]]
**Signs of neurovascular injury
**Concern for [[compartment syndrome]]

===Specialty Care===
*Frequently ORIF

==See Also==
*[[Forearm fractures]]

==References==
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[[Category:Orthopedics]]