Isolated radius fracture (proximal): Difference between revisions
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*Occur from direct blow to forearm or FOOSH | |||
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*Pain/swelling, deformity | |||
*Point tenderness | |||
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*Require full evaluation of DRUJ stability | |||
*Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation | |||
*Forearm x-ray 2-view | *Forearm x-ray 2-view | ||
Revision as of 06:17, 19 March 2018
Background
- Rare
- When occur, most are displaced
- Compartment syndrome is rare
- Occur from direct blow to forearm or FOOSH
Clinical Features
- Pain/swelling, deformity
- Point tenderness
Differential Diagnosis
Forearm Fracture Types
- Distal radius fractures
- Radia ulna fracture
- Isolated radius fracture (proximal)
- Isolated ulna fracture (i.e. nightstick)
- Monteggia fracture-dislocation
- Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
- Forearm fracture (peds)
Evaluation
- Require full evaluation of DRUJ stability
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- Forearm x-ray 2-view
Management
- ED: Splint
Definitive
- Nondisplaced: cast immobilization
- Displaced: Internal fixation
Disposition
- Outpatient with orthopedic followup