Monteggia fracture-dislocation: Difference between revisions
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*May be associated with radial nerve injury (wrist drop, inability to extend the fingers et cetera) | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 21:50, 10 November 2013
Background
- Ulna fx (proximal third) + radial head dislocation
- Easy to overlook the radial head dislocation (will result in worse outcome)
Clinical Features
- Pain/swelling at elbow
- Radial head may be palpable in an anterolatera or posterolateral location
- May be associated with radial nerve injury (wrist drop, inability to extend the fingers et cetera)
Management
- Consult ortho in the ED; likely requires ORIF
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli