DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2018.v06i12.064

Pages: 4998-5004

Forearm fractures characterize most injuries. Thus, effective management of forearm fractures requires an understanding of the anatomy as well as the function of the ulna, radius, interosseous membrane, distal and proximal radioulnar joints. Plate fixation is the most commonly used technique for the treatment of shaft fractures of both forearm bones. However, all fractures are difficult to treat with plate fixation because of soft tissue injuries, fracture patterns, or the patient's condition. The present study was done from January 2016 to December 2016 which consists of 25 cases of fracture both bones of the forearm. All the cases were openly reduced and internally fixed with 3.5mm LCP. Proximal radius was approached by dorsal Thompson incision and volar Henry approach was used for middle and distal radius. A narrow 3.5mm LCP was used and a minimum of 6 cortices were engaged with screw fixation in each fragment.