Fractures of the Forearm

Describes through live photography and animation the complex rotational relationship between the radius and ulna; discusses the displacing pulls of the forearm muscles and the effect of various fractures on the blood vessels and nerves in the area; describes typical forearm injuries, including fractures of both bones, fracture of the shaft of the radius, and fracture of the ulna with anterior dislocation of the head of the radius; shows methods of treatment; discusses the problems of maintenance of reduction by traction and internal fixation.
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Describes through live photography and animation the complex rotational relationship between the radius and ulna; discusses the displacing pulls of the forearm muscles and the effect of various fractures on the blood vessels and nerves in the area; describes typical forearm injuries, including fractures of both bones, fracture of the shaft of the radius, and fracture of the ulna with anterior dislocation of the head of the radius; shows methods of treatment; discusses the problems of maintenance of reduction by traction and internal fixation., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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