Presentation
Fall and deformed right forearm, mid ulnar/radius, clinical #.
Patient Data
Age: 12 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Greenstick fracture with radial bowing - ulna
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Frontal
Angulated greenstick fracture of the ulnar. Normal radiocapitellar and distal radioulnar alignment. Accompanying radial bowing fracture.
Case Discussion
In forearm fractures (especially where there is displacement or angulation), it is normal that there are two injuries: either two fractures, or a fracture and a dislocation/subluxation. In children, the second fracture may be a bowing fracture.
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