Biplanar exposure of the radius and ulna through a single incision.
The surgical approaches used to expose fractures of both bones of the forearm vary depending on the site and type of fracture and the degree of comminution; all have limitations. An exposure is described which allows access to most of the radius and ulna through a single skin incision.
Shenoy
R M
RM
Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Mangalore, India.
D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery*