forearm fracture

A forearm fracture refers to a break in one or both of the bones in the forearm, which are the radius and ulna.

Types of forearm fractures:

1. Radius fracture: break in the radius bone

2. Ulna fracture: break in the ulna bone

3. Both-bone fracture: breaks in both radius and ulna bones

4. Monteggia fracture: break in the ulna bone with dislocation of the radius bone

5. Galeazzi fracture: break in the radius bone with dislocation of the ulna bone

Causes:

1. Trauma (falls, accidents, sports)

2. Direct blow to the forearm

3. Twisting or bending injuries

Symptoms:

1. Pain

2. Swelling

3. Bruising

4. Deformity

5. Limited mobility

Treatment:

1. Immobilization (cast or splint)

2. Pain management

3. Reduction (aligning bone fragments)

4. Surgery (internal fixation, plates, screws)

5. Rehabilitation (physical therapy)

Complications:

1. Malunion (improper healing)

2. Nonunion (failure to heal)

3. Infection

4. Nerve or blood vessel damage

5. Limited forearm rotation or mobility