Tag: monteggia
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Bado’s Classification of Monteggia’s Fracture
Classification Type I: Anteriorly angulated fracture of the ulna associated with an anterior dislocation of the radial head Type II: Posteriorly angulated fracture of the ulnar diaphysis associated with a posterior dislocation of the radial head Type III: Fracture of the ulnar metaphysis associated with a lateral or anterolateral dislocation of the radial head Type…
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Monteggia’s Fracture Dislocation
Monteggia fracture-dislocations consist of a fracture of the proximal one third of ulnar shaft with concomitant dislocation of the radial head. Posterior Interosseous Nerve ( PIN ) is usually associated with this fracture which recovers in majority of the cases with passage of time. #tusharmehta #MedEd