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Malunions and nonunions of the forearm.

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Richard, MJ; Ruch, DS; Aldridge, JM
Published in: Hand Clin
May 2007

Modern techniques allow for high rates of union in the treatment of diaphyseal forearm fractures. In the case of nonunion, addressing the biology and stability of the fracture will similarly yield high union rates, but slightly decreased functional outcomes. Malunion of forearm fractures typically results in loss of range of motion and grip strength. Restoration of the anatomical relationships of the forearm yields functional results. Understanding and recreating the anatomy of the forearm is the key to obtaining good functional outcomes.

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Published In

Hand Clin

DOI

ISSN

0749-0712

Publication Date

May 2007

Volume

23

Issue

2

Start / End Page

235 / vii

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ulna Fractures
  • Radius Fractures
  • Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Procedures
  • Humans
  • Fractures, Ununited
  • Fractures, Malunited
  • 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Richard, M. J., Ruch, D. S., & Aldridge, J. M. (2007). Malunions and nonunions of the forearm. Hand Clin, 23(2), 235–vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2007.02.005
Richard, Marc J., David S. Ruch, and J Mack Aldridge. “Malunions and nonunions of the forearm.Hand Clin 23, no. 2 (May 2007): 235–vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2007.02.005.
Richard MJ, Ruch DS, Aldridge JM. Malunions and nonunions of the forearm. Hand Clin. 2007 May;23(2):235–vii.
Richard, Marc J., et al. “Malunions and nonunions of the forearm.Hand Clin, vol. 23, no. 2, May 2007, pp. 235–vii. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2007.02.005.
Richard MJ, Ruch DS, Aldridge JM. Malunions and nonunions of the forearm. Hand Clin. 2007 May;23(2):235–vii.
Journal cover image

Published In

Hand Clin

DOI

ISSN

0749-0712

Publication Date

May 2007

Volume

23

Issue

2

Start / End Page

235 / vii

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ulna Fractures
  • Radius Fractures
  • Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Procedures
  • Humans
  • Fractures, Ununited
  • Fractures, Malunited
  • 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences