Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Monteggia fractures: beware!

Aaron Babb1, Walter O Carlson

  • 1St. John's University, Collegeville, MN, USA. acbabb@csbsju.edu

South Dakota Journal of Medicine
|January 24, 2006
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A Transphyseal Fracture of the Nonossified Proximal Femoral Epiphysis as a Result of Child Abuse: A Case Report.

JBJS case connector·2017
Same author

An algorithm for the evaluation and treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association·2014
Same author

NP vs. PA: what is the difference?

South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association·2014
Same author

Evaluating hip pain in children.

South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association·2012
Same author

The effect of obesity on orthopaedic conditions.

South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association·2011
Same author

Spinal health and smoking.

South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association·2009
Same journal

Idiopathic pure red cell aplasia: case report with review of literature.

South Dakota journal of medicine·2006
Same journal

Use of cold-adapted live attenuated influenza vaccine in pediatric patients.

South Dakota journal of medicine·2006
Same journal

Hope.

South Dakota journal of medicine·2006
Same journal

AMA and SDSMA: together, we are stronger.

South Dakota journal of medicine·2006
Same journal

Acute immune thrombocytopenic purpura in children and adolescents in South Dakota 1998-2004.

South Dakota journal of medicine·2006
Same journal

Medication-induced fever.

South Dakota journal of medicine·2006
See all related articles

Monteggia fractures, an ulna fracture with radial dislocation, are often missed due to the obvious ulnar injury. Correctly diagnosing these forearm fractures is crucial to prevent medical malpractice.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Care
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Monteggia fractures involve an ulna fracture and associated radial head dislocation.
  • These injuries are frequently overlooked, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
  • Missed orthopedic injuries are a significant cause of malpractice claims in emergency departments.

Observation:

  • The prominence of the ulna fracture can overshadow the radial dislocation.
  • Underestimation of forearm injuries contributes to diagnostic errors.
  • A thorough understanding of injury mechanisms and classifications is essential.

Findings:

  • This article provides a comprehensive overview of Monteggia fracture classification and injury mechanisms.
  • It includes a case report illustrating the diagnostic challenges.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Specific methods are presented to aid in the accurate identification of Monteggia fractures.

    • Implications:

    • Early and accurate diagnosis of Monteggia fractures is vital to prevent long-term complications.
    • Implementing systematic diagnostic approaches can reduce the incidence of missed injuries.
    • Improved awareness and diagnostic strategies can mitigate malpractice risks associated with orthopedic trauma.