Type I Monteggia lesion and associated fracture of the distal radius and ulna metaphysis in a child.
We report a rare case of a type I Monteggia lesion with an associated fracture of the distal radius and ulna metaphysis in a child. We discuss the mechanism of injury and the importance of thorough clinical examination in childhood injuries.
Peter
Noel
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Orthopedic Department, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, UK. mzytnap@yahoo.com
Myint
Sein
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009011:Monteggia's Fracture / Q000150:complications*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications*