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Radius and ulnar shaft fractures, also known as adult both bone forearm fractures, are common fractures of the forearm caused by either direct trauma or indirect trauma (fall). Diagnosis is made by physical exam and plain orthogonal radiographs.
Communicate interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance the management of radius and ulna shaft fractures and improve outcomes. Access free multiple choice questions on this topic.
Fractures of the forearm can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal) end of the bone, in the middle of the forearm, or near the elbow at the top (proximal) end of the bone. This article focuses on fractures that occur in the middle segments of the radius and ulna.
Radial and ulnar shaft fractures most commonly occur after a fall onto an outstretched arm. In fractures requiring reduction, clinical deformity is usually readily apparent. Patients should be assessed for evidence of open fracture, ipsilateral fracture proximal or distal to the forearm, and baseline neurovascular status as these will all ...
In adults, distal radius fractures are the most common forearm fractures and are typically caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.
In adults, simultaneous fractures of the shaft of the ulna and radius (the so-called "both bone fractures") are most often the consequence of a direct blow to the forearm or other high energy mechanisms. In the adult, these injuries usually require surgical fixation.
Ulna and Radius Fractures: What You Need to Know. The forearm is made up of two bones, the ulna and the radius. A forearm fracture can occur in one or both of the forearm bones. Some of the causes include falls on the forearm or outstretched arm and direct impact from an object to the forearm.
The radius and ulna are two long bones in the forearm. People may experience fractures in one or both bones after a fall. Surgery may be necessary in some cases. Learn more here.
Ulnar and Radial Shaft Fractures - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
An isolated fracture of the radial shaft is an unusual injury. More commonly, fractures of the radial shaft are associated with injury to the ulna (see 'both bones forearm fracture' below) or injury to one of the joints around the wrist (Galeazzi fracture).