A rare case of Monteggia's lesion in children

The authors present a rare case of a Monteggia lesion in a child. The fracture of the proximal ulnar metaphysis is associated with a dislocation of the radial head. The outcome is good after closed reduction and six weeks cast. Two years later, the function is normal.

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Veröffentlicht in:	European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 2001-12, Vol.11 (4), p.243-245
Hauptverfasser:	LOUBIGNAC, F, GIUGLIANO, V, BERTRAND, J.-G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the osteoarticular system. Orthopedic treatment Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Medical sciences Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	The authors present a rare case of a Monteggia lesion in a child. The fracture of the proximal ulnar metaphysis is associated with a dislocation of the radial head. The outcome is good after closed reduction and six weeks cast. Two years later, the function is normal.
ISSN:	1633-8065 0948-4817 1432-1068
DOI:	10.1007/BF01686899