Monteggia fracture

Monteggia fracture-dislocation
X-ray of Monteggia fracture of right forearm
SpecialtyOrthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgery 

The Monteggia fracture is a fracture of the proximal third of the ulna with dislocation of the proximal head of the radius. It is named after Giovanni Battista Monteggia.[1][2]

  1. ^ Monteggia's fracture at Whonamedit?
  2. ^ G. B. Monteggia. Istituzioni Chirurgiche. Vol 5. Milano, Pirotta & Maspero, 1814.
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