Diferencia entre revisiones de «Forearm fracture»

Revisión del 23:37 7 mar 2012

Solitary fractures of the forearm are uncommon
- Fractures usually occur at two or more sites or also involve a ligamentous injury

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 ==[[Galeazzi Fracture-Dislocation]]==
-===Background===
-*Radius fx (distal third) + distal radioulnar dislocation
-*Caused by FOOSH or direct blow
-===Clinical Features===
-*Localized tenderness/swelling over distal radius/wrist
-===Diagnosis===
-*PA: May only show slightly increased distal radioulnar joint space
-*Lateral: Ulna is displaced dorsally
-===Management===
-*Consult ortho in the ED; likely requires ORIF
 ==See Also==