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What radiograph exaggerates ulnar variance?
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Pronated grip view
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What happens to ulnar variance with pronation?
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More positive ulnar variance
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Overdistraction with external fixation may lead to increased risk of what complication?
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Complex regional pain syndrome
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What are the four radiographic criteria suggestive of distal radioulnar joint (DRU]) instability?
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Ulnar styloid fracture
Wide DRUj >5 mm shortening Dislocation |
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What are the criteria for nonoperative treatment of a simple transverse ulna shaft fracture?
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<50% displacement
<1O degrees angulation |
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What is the preferred treatment for a Monteggia fracture?
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ORIF of the ulna
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After ORIF of the ulna in a Monteggia fracture, if the radial head is not reduced what is the next step in
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Reassess the ulna and revise ORIF (will correct the radial head)
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