The ulna is one of the forearm bones attached to the humerus on one side and the wrist on the other. It is usually prone to distal fractures caused most frequently due to excessive trauma. The postoperative healing results in pain and stiffness, which may persist for years to permanently.
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Do broken bones set themselves as a child grows?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4 year old son has a broken ulna and radius. They are broken in the middle of his arm. The x-ray shows that the broken bones are displaced. The doctor did not perform a reduction and ordered a full arm cast. He stated that the bones will set themselves as my son grows. Is this true... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have seen the x-rays of your child (attachment removed to protect patient identity).To be very honest, I am not happy if this is the position which has been accepted after the cast has been put. It is true that fractures remodel in children very well and that they al... Read Full »
I got injured in my fractured arm. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a plate in my right ulna from a previous injury. I have had one plate snap on me and had to have it replaced last month. It was a hard heal. As there was a 3 mm gap between both sides of the ulna, they decided to put a synthetic bone graft around it. Tonight, I accidentally hit my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no doubt that x-rays of the affected forearm should be done in both AP (anteroposterior) and lateral views to rule out any bony crack, especially at the plate ends as these are potential areas of stress. Until that time, my advice will be to start with i... Read Full »
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