injuries and poisoning
Middle Forearm Fractures
Introduction
Forearm fractures involve the middle of one or both of the forearm bones (radius and ulna). Fractures of the middle forearm usually result from a direct impact during contact sports, falls, or defensive actions during an assault. The fractured forearm is painful, swollen, tender, and sometimes deformed. Doctors identify these fractures on x-rays. Often, the bone fragments can be put back in place (reduced) by manipulation, then held in place by a splint or cast, but sometimes surgery is required. Usually one of the bones (radius or ulna) in the forearm is broken from a direct blow. Doctors can usually put the pieces back in place and hold the bones in place with a splint or cast to heal. Rarely, one bone is broken and the other bone is also dislocated at the elbow or wrist. The combination of a fracture and dislocation usually requires surgery. Fractures in the lower end of the forearm bones are considered Wrist Fractures and fractures in the top of the larger forearm bones, which are part of the elbow joint, are considered 