injuries poisoning
Ulnar and Radial Shaft Fractures
Treatment of Ulnar and Radial Shaft Fractures
For isolated radial and ulnar shaft fractures, closed reduction and splinting with outpatient orthopedic followup For Monteggia and Galeazzi injuries, urgent orthopedic consultation and usually open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) Most isolated radial and ulnar shaft fractures can be treated with closed reduction and splinting with subsequent orthopedic referral. For Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures, urgent orthopedic consultation is required, and ORIF is usually necessary to maintain alignment. 