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Monteggia fracture
angulated fracture at the junction of the proximal and middle third of ulna accompained by ANTERIOR dislocation of the radial head
etiology:
- transmission of force thorugh the hand and forearm with the elbow partially flexed
- interosseous ligament "drags" the radius with the distal two-thirds of the ulna
- Monteggia with ulna (proximal)
- Galeazzi with radius (distal)
see: forearm fractures
Brian Funaki, MD - 6 February 1995
Last updated: 1 September 2006
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Medical College of Wisconsin