Monteggia Fracture

Question 1

What is another term for a Monteggia Fracture?

Answer 1

1. Proximal ulnar shaft fracture with an anterior radial head dislocation

Question 2

What is the MOI?

Answer 2

Direct blow to forearm

Question 3

What are the symptoms associated?

Answer 3

1. Elbow pain
2. Thumb pareshesias
3. Dislocated radial head can damage the radial nerve (eval for radial nerve injury)
4. Wrist drop (can’t extend the wrist)

Question 4

What is the treatment?

Answer 4

Unstable:
ORIF