Oblique simple fracture of the ulnaPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Minimally displaced fractures | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Lag screw and plate fixation | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Transverse simple fracture of the ulnaPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Minimally displaced fractures | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Simple fracture of the ulna, with dislocation of proximal radioulnar joint (Monteggia)Please select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Surgical treatment not possible | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Oblique simple fracture of the radiusPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Minimally displaced fractures | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Lag screw and plate fixation | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Transverse simple fracture of the radiusPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Minimally displaced fractures | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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MIO - Minimally invasive compression plating | Transverse distal third radial shaft fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Simple fracture of the radius, with dislocation of distal radioulnar joint (Galeazzi)Please select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Surgical treatment not possible | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Simple fracture of the radius and the ulnaPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Minimally displaced fractures | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression Plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Wedge fracture of the ulna with no dislocationPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Minimally displaced fractures | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression Plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Wedge fracture of the ulna, with dislocation of proximal radioulnar joint (Monteggia)Please select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression Plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Wedge fracture of the radius with no dislocationPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Minimally displaced fractures | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression Plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Wedge fracture of the radius, with dislocation of distal radioulnar joint (Galeazzi)Please select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Wedge fracture of one bone, with a simple or wedge fracture of the otherPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | May be an option in compromised patients | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Multifragmentary ulnar fracture with non-multifragmentary radial fracturePlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Severely injured polytrauma patients; patients who are medically unfit for surgery | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Plating of one or both bones | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Intramedullary nailing | Treatment option in the presence of severe soft-tissue injury | ![]() |
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Multifragmentary radial fracture with non-multifragmentary ulnar fracturePlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Severely injured polytrauma patients | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Plating of one or both bones | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Intramedullary nailing | Treatment option in the presence of severe soft-tissue injury | ![]() |
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Multifragmentary, intact segmental fracture of both bonesPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Severely injured polytrauma patients | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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ORIF - Compression plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Multifragmentary, intact segmental fracture of one bone, fragmentary of the otherPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Severely injured polytrauma patients | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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Intramedullary nailing | Irregular fractures with severe soft-tissue injury (see discussion) | ![]() |
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ORIF - Plating | Treatment of choice | ![]() |
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Multifragmentary, fragmentary segmental fracture of both bonesPlease select a treatment option: |
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Treatment | Indication summary | Skill | Equipment |
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Nonoperative treatment | Severely injured polytrauma patients | ![]() |
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External fixation | A means of temporary fixation for severely open fractures | ![]() |
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Intramedullary nailing | Treatment option in the presence of severe soft-tissue injury | ![]() |
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ORIF - Bridge plating | Treatment of choice in the absence of severe soft-tissue injury | ![]() |
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Special considerations |
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Principles underlying forearm shaft fracture treatment | |||
Principles of management of open fractures | |||
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*Skill | |
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Basic surgical experience, no specialized skills |
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Some specialized surgical experience |
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Highly experienced and skilled surgeon |
*Equipment | |
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Basic equipment only |
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Simple surgical and imaging resources |
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Full specialized surgical and imaging resources |