Contrasting Outcomes in Chronic Monteggia Fracture Management: Key Lessons From Two Pediatric Cases

Nazrin Radzuan1, Imma Isniza Ismail1, Norazian Kamisan1

  • 1Pediatric Orthopedic Unit, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, MYS.

Cureus
|March 2, 2026
PubMed
Summary

For chronic pediatric Monteggia fractures, the sliding oblique ulnar osteotomy technique provides superior stability and better outcomes compared to transverse osteotomies, reducing the risk of recurrent dislocations.