Monteggia fracture
Monteggia Fracture
A Monteggia fracture (pronounced: mon-tej-ia) is a type of bone fracture in the forearm that involves a fracture of the ulna and dislocation of the radius at the elbow joint. The term is named after Giovanni Battista Monteggia, an Italian surgeon who first described this injury in 1814.
Etymology
The term "Monteggia" is derived from the name of Giovanni Battista Monteggia, who was the first to describe this type of fracture.
Description
A Monteggia fracture is characterized by a fracture in the ulna, one of the two long bones in the forearm, and a dislocation of the radius, the other long bone, at the elbow joint. This injury typically occurs as a result of a direct blow to the forearm or a fall on an outstretched hand.
Related Terms
- Ulna: One of the two long bones in the forearm. In a Monteggia fracture, the ulna is broken.
- Radius: The other long bone in the forearm. In a Monteggia fracture, the radius is dislocated at the elbow joint.
- Elbow joint: The joint where the upper arm bone (humerus) meets the two bones of the forearm (radius and ulna). In a Monteggia fracture, the radius is dislocated at this joint.
- Bone fracture: A medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. A Monteggia fracture is a specific type of bone fracture.
- Giovanni Battista Monteggia: An Italian surgeon who first described the Monteggia fracture.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monteggia fracture
- Wikipedia's article - Monteggia fracture
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