[Fixation of the forearm in a neutral position in the treatment of Monteggia's fracture in adults--a report of 77 cases].
Close reduction and fixation neutral position were used for the treatment of 77 cases of fresh adults Monteggia's fracture during 1974-1985. The methods used were extreme flexion plaster fixation to extension fracture, extension plaster fixation to flexion fractures and then change into splint fixation after 2-3 weeks. 77 cases were followed up with an average of 2.5 years and satisfactory results were obtained in 72 cases (93.5%). This article points out the clinical types, the diagnosis and the treatment of manipulation.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D008875:Middle Aged; D009011:Monteggia's Fracture / Q000628:therapy*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000628:therapy*