Forearm fracture

This page is for adult patients. For pediatric patients, see: forearm fracture (peds)

Background

Solitary fractures of the forearm are uncommon
- Fractures usually occur at two or more sites or also involve a ligamentous injury

Types

Forearm Fractures

Distal radius fractures
- Colles' fracture
- Smith fracture
- Barton fracture
- Radial styloid fracture
- Distal radioulnar joint disruption
Radia ulna fracture
Isolated radius fracture (proximal)
Isolated ulna fracture (i.e. nightstick)
Monteggia fracture-dislocation
Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
Forearm fracture (peds)

Galeazzi fracture-dislocation

Evaluation

Distal radius x-ray

See Also

Fracture (Main)
Forearm fracture (peds)

References

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