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Monteggia fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall.

x-ray

DIsplaced fracture of the mid-ulnar diaphysis. Malalignment of the radial head which has been dislocated.

x-ray

Screw-plate fixation of the ulnar fracture following reduction of the radial head.

Case Discussion

Fracture of the ulna with dislocation of the radial head, consistent with a Monteggia fracture

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