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 displacemnt of the fracture fragment. The cause most frequently is a fall on an outstetched hand.[citation needed]
[edit] Management
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
[edit] External links
- Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures - wheelessonline.com
Metacarpal: Rolando, Bennett, boxer
Forearm: Colles, Smith, Barton, Galeazzi, Monteggia
Vertebral: flexion teardrop, hangman, hyperextension fracture dislocation, burst fracture, Jefferson fracture, wedge fracture, extension teardrop, Clay-shoveler, compression fracture, chance
Ankle: trimalleolar, bimalleolar
Foot: Lisfranc, calcaneal, Jones fracture, avulsion of fracture of fifth metatarsal
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