Monteggia fractures are a specific type of injury that involves a fracture of the ulna (the bone on the inner side of the forearm) accompanied by a dislocation of the radial head (the top of the ...

Radial head fractures are frequently caused ... are especially useful in treating elbow instability due to associated elbow dislocation or acute distal radio-ulnar joint dislocation (DRUJ).

1). Figure 1A-E. Open reduction and internal fixation is indicated for radial head fractures associated with posterior dislocation of the elbow. A and B: Anteroposterior (A) and lateral (B ...