Unilateral, trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid-shaft ulna fracture in an adult: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>To the best of our knowledge, a trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius associated with ipsilateral mid-shaft fracture of the ulna in an adult has not been reported in the literature to date. The AO classification system does n...
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description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>To the best of our knowledge, a trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius associated with ipsilateral mid-shaft fracture of the ulna in an adult has not been reported in the literature to date. The AO classification system does not include such a fracture configuration.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report a case of trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with a mid-diaphyseal fracture of the ulna in a 53-year-old Caucasian, British, right-hand dominant woman involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. The management of this rare fracture configuration is described and alternative treatment options discussed.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>We describe an unusual, complex fracture, which with prompt surgical treatment resulted in a rapid, full and satisfactory functional recovery for our patient.</p> |
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spelling | doaj.art-47a913cbb48f4ccd9f4df2cd783c0c612022-12-22T02:51:36ZengBMCJournal of Medical Case Reports1752-19472011-03-015112310.1186/1752-1947-5-123Unilateral, trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid-shaft ulna fracture in an adult: a case reportKhan Osman HCwilewicz JennyIbrahim MazinGibbon Anthony<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>To the best of our knowledge, a trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius associated with ipsilateral mid-shaft fracture of the ulna in an adult has not been reported in the literature to date. The AO classification system does not include such a fracture configuration.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report a case of trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with a mid-diaphyseal fracture of the ulna in a 53-year-old Caucasian, British, right-hand dominant woman involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. The management of this rare fracture configuration is described and alternative treatment options discussed.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>We describe an unusual, complex fracture, which with prompt surgical treatment resulted in a rapid, full and satisfactory functional recovery for our patient.</p>http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/123 |
spellingShingle | Khan Osman H Cwilewicz Jenny Ibrahim Mazin Gibbon Anthony Unilateral, trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid-shaft ulna fracture in an adult: a case report Journal of Medical Case Reports |
title | Unilateral, trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid-shaft ulna fracture in an adult: a case report |
title_full | Unilateral, trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid-shaft ulna fracture in an adult: a case report |
title_fullStr | Unilateral, trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid-shaft ulna fracture in an adult: a case report |
title_full_unstemmed | Unilateral, trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid-shaft ulna fracture in an adult: a case report |
title_short | Unilateral, trifocal, diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid-shaft ulna fracture in an adult: a case report |
title_sort | unilateral trifocal diaphyseal fracture of the radius with ipsilateral mid shaft ulna fracture in an adult a case report |
url | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/123 |
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