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Radius Fractures [OCOSH Code: C21.866.405.638_WI_FR_RAD]

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Both Bones (8)
Fractures of both bones of the forearm, radius and ulna
OCOSH Code: C21.866.405.638_WI_FR_RAD_BB
Distal Radius Fractures (9)
See resources under wounds and injuries/fractures/wrist fractures/distal radius fractures
OCOSH Code: C21.866.405_WI_FR_WR_DR
Essex Lopresti (1)
Fracture of radial head and dislocation of the distal radio/ulnar joint
OCOSH Code: C21.866.405.638_WI_FR_RAD_EL
Galeazzi Fracture Dislocation (2)
See resources under wounds and injuries/fractures/wrist fractures/geleazzi fracture dislocation
OCOSH Code: C21.866.405_WI_FR_WR_G
Isolated Shaft Fracture (0)
Isolated Shaft Fracture of the Radius
OCOSH Code: C21.866.405.638_WI_FR_RAD_IS
Radial Head Fractures (0)
Radial Head Fractures
OCOSH Code: C21.866.405.638_WI_FR_RAD_H

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Forearm Fractures in Children Patient Information AAOS

Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00039

Children love to run, hop, skip, jump and tumble. But if they fall onto an outstretched arm, they could break one or both of the bones in the forearm. Forearm fractures account for 40 to 50 percent of all childhood fractures. Fractures can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal)... Highly Reputable
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