Monteggia fracture

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The Monteggia fracture is a fracture of the ulna that affects the joint with the radius.

More precisely, it is a fracture of the proximal third of the ulna with the dislocation of the head of radius. Two types:

• Flexion type
• Extension type.

The type depending on the displacement of the fracture fragment. The cause most frequently is a fall on an outstretched hand.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Management

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Monteggia fractures maybe managed conservatively in children, but due to high risk of displacement causing malunion open reduction and internal fixation is typically done.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] See also

• Galeazzi fracture

[edit] External links

• Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures - wheelessonline.com

• Monteggia Fracture Dislocation - gentili.net

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