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1: Hand Clin. 2007 May;23(2):165-77, v.Click here to read Links

Monteggia fracture-dislocations.

Eathiraju S, Mudgal CS, Jupiter JB.

Orthopaedic Hand Service, Yawkey Center, Suite 2100, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

Monteggia fracture-dislocations remain a relatively uncommon injury. Prompt recognition of this injury is imperative. The character of the ulnar fracture is useful in determining optimal treatment. It is imperative to look for associated injuries of the radial head and coronoid, which alter the management and lead to altered outcomes.

PMID: 17548008 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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