2b. Forearm

Question 1

what are the 4 types of fractures in the forearm

Answer 1

forearm fracture
monteggia fracture dislocations
galleazzi fracture dislocations
essex lopresti

Question 2

what are the 2 components of a monteggia fracture dislocation

Answer 2

fracture and dislocation

Question 3

where is the fracture and associated dislocation of a monteggia fracture dislocation

Answer 3

fracture of proximal ulna

associated dislocation of radial head

Question 4

what are the 2 components of a galleazzi fracture dislocation

Answer 4

fracture and dislocation

Question 5

where is the fracture and associated dislocation of a galleazzi fracture dislocation

Answer 5

fracture of distal radius

associated dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint

Question 6

what are the 2 components of a essex lopresti

Answer 6

fracture and dislocation

Question 7

where is the fracture and associated dislocation of a essex lopresti

Answer 7

fracture of radial head

associated dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint

Question 8

aside from the fracture and dislocation in an essex lopresti what is anther disruption that can occur

Answer 8

disruption of interosseous membrane