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Radial and Ulnar Fracture Fix

Published on Fri Oct 11, 2024

Question: The orthopedic surgeon treats a patient with a right-sided radial and ulnar fracture with angulation. Both fractures are nondisplaced; the radial fracture is in the neck of the radius, and the ulnar fracture is a transverse fracture on the shaft. The skin is intact, and the surgeon performs manipulation of the fracture without performing an incision. This restores the bones [...]
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