Isolated radius fracture (proximal)

Background

• Rare
• When occur, most are displaced
• Compartment syndrome is rare

Differential Diagnosis

Forearm Fracture Types

• Distal radius fractures
  • Colles' fracture
  • Smith fracture
  • Barton fracture
  • Radial styloid fracture (Chauffeur's fracture)
  • Die-punch fracture
  • Distal radioulnar joint disruption
• Radius and ulna fracture (both-bone forearm fracture)
• Radial head fracture
• Isolated ulna fracture (i.e. nightstick)
• Monteggia fracture-dislocation
• Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
• Essex-Lopresti fracture
• Forearm fracture (peds)
  • Greenstick fracture
  • Torus fracture

Evaluation

• Forearm x-ray 2-view

Management

• ED: Splint

Definitive

• Nondisplaced: cast immobilization
• Displaced: Internal fixation

Disposition

• Outpatient with orthopedic followup

See Also

Forearm Fracture