Ulna and Radius
The outer of the two bones of the forearm when viewed with the palm facing forward is the radius and is shorter than the ulna.
The ulna is the inner of the two bones of the forearm (when viewed with the palm facing forward).
Fractures of the ulna or radius are common in road traffic accidents. Spiral or transverse fracture can occur with a fall or a direct trauma. These fractures can be treated conservatively or surgically depending on the severity or miss alignment of the fractures. X-rays will dictate what type of treatments is required. Treatment should involve proper alignment restoring the length of the appropriate bone.
This is primary fracture of the Ulna and Radius. These were simply aligned and fixed with plates and screws. See X-rays above.
Types of Fractures
· Fractures of the Head of Radius
· Fractures of the olecranon
· Fractures of the Shaft of the Radius and Ulna
· Single forearm bone fractures
· Monteggia Fracture Dislocation
· Galeazzi Fracture Dislocation of the forearm
· Colles' Fractures
· Smiths Fracture
· Injuries to the Scaphoid
· Metacarpal Fractures
