This paper introduces the portion of the lower arm called the forearm. The two bones contained within the forearm are described in detail, briefly mentioning their relation to one another. The relevant names and descriptions are depicted of the common bone breaks, dislocations, and the process of acquiring radiographic images in order to identify such forearm trauma. It is pertinent to always get a little more than just the injured bone in the x-ray to rule out something significant just past the area that could be damaged. Therefore, the image receptor (IR) size should be large enough to get the entire area of interest. The location of the central ray (CR) as well as collimation is crucial. I find that it is quite astounding that these two
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This type of fracture involves an isolated fracture of the junction of the mid to distal radius with associated dislocation of the distal radiolunar joint which is often difficult to recognize. When there is presentation of a radial only fracture the radioulnar joint should be examined carefully on the x-ray (Gaillard, F., radiopaedia.org). According to Putigna & Ursone (emedicine.com) a relatively uncommon injury accounting for fewer than 5% of all forearm fractures is the Monteggia fracture. This fracture refers to the fracture of the proximal ulna with a dislocation of the proximal radioulnar joint. Since isolated ulnar fractures are rare the dislocation should always be inspected for. One type of fracture only found in children and adolescents are fractures of the epiphysis or growth plates. According to orthoinfo.aaos.org, approximately 15% to 30% of childhood fractures are growth plate fractures due to the fact that the ends of the bone are the last portion to harden, making them more vulnerable. In reference to the forearm it is more often it is a fracture of the epiphyseal plate of the radius. This type of fracture requires prompt attention because if it isn't treated properly and therefore heals incorrectly, it could result in a crooked limb or have unequal length
This type of fracture involves an isolated fracture of the junction of the mid to distal radius with associated dislocation of the distal radiolunar joint which is often difficult to recognize. When there is presentation of a radial only fracture the radioulnar joint should be examined carefully on the x-ray (Gaillard, F., radiopaedia.org). According to Putigna & Ursone (emedicine.com) a relatively uncommon injury accounting for fewer than 5% of all forearm fractures is the Monteggia fracture. This fracture refers to the fracture of the proximal ulna with a dislocation of the proximal radioulnar joint. Since isolated ulnar fractures are rare the dislocation should always be inspected for. One type of fracture only found in children and adolescents are fractures of the epiphysis or growth plates. According to orthoinfo.aaos.org, approximately 15% to 30% of childhood fractures are growth plate fractures due to the fact that the ends of the bone are the last portion to harden, making them more vulnerable. In reference to the forearm it is more often it is a fracture of the epiphyseal plate of the radius. This type of fracture requires prompt attention because if it isn't treated properly and therefore heals incorrectly, it could result in a crooked limb or have unequal length