Bowing fracture

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Slipped down on right forearm.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Female

On presentation

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Transverse greenstick fracture of mid-shaft radius with mild angulation and bowing of ulna, seen on frontal view.

After one month

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The patient was managed with treatment in cast. The transverse mid-shaft radial greenstick fracture with dorsal angulation is visible, and the bowing of the ulna is seen on the lateral view.

Next week after cast removal

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Bowing of ulna.

Dorsal angulation of radius with callus formation at the fracture site.

Case Discussion

Bowing fracture of ulna is usually associated with a transverse greenstick fracture of radius shaft. They are incomplete fractures that occur in children.

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