Radius and ulnar shaft fractures

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
  • displaced fracture of the ulnar midshaft
  • nondisplaced fracture of the radius shaft.

Case Discussion

Radius and ulnar shaft fractures, if treated inadequately, can result in significant dysfunction of the upper limb

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