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Isolated Shaft Fracture of the Radius [OCOSH Code: D011885 263198009 S52.3 WI_FR_RAD_IS]

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Piedmont fracture CHORUS

Location: http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/01224.html

closed fracture of radius
* at the junction of the middle and distal thirds
* no associated ulnar fracture
* due to direct blow
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Radial Shaft Fractures Orthopaedia

Location: http://www.orthopaedia.com/display/Main/Radial+shaft+fractures

Isolated fractures of the radial shaft (proximal two-thirds) are less common than distal radius fractures. These injuries usually occur from either a direct blow to the forearm or a fall on outstretched hands (FOOSH). Isolated radial shaft fractures require full evaluation and documentation of distal radial ulnar joint...
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