Diaphyseal fractures

Diaphyseal fractures

Extra-articular fractures do not require an anatomical reduc - tion, but rather a mechanical restoration by correction of length, alignment and rotation ( Figure 32.18 ). Angular malunion of a diaphyseal fracture of the weight-bearing long bones will lead to abnormal joint forces on the joint above and below , leading to pain and secondary degenera tive joint disease. Diaphyseal fractures are generally well suited to intramed - ullary fixation techniques, as previously discussed. - - Summary box 32.5 Diaphyseal fractures /uni25CF /uni25CF - /uni25CF

Restore length, alignment and rotation Consider whether primary or secondary bone healing is the objective Radius and ulna need precise reduction to function

Diaphyseal fractures

Extra-articular fractures do not require an anatomical reduc - tion, but rather a mechanical restoration by correction of length, alignment and rotation ( Figure 32.18 ). Angular malunion of a diaphyseal fracture of the weight-bearing long bones will lead to abnormal joint forces on the joint above and below , leading to pain and secondary degenera tive joint disease. Diaphyseal fractures are generally well suited to intramed - ullary fixation techniques, as previously discussed. - - Summary box 32.5 Diaphyseal fractures /uni25CF /uni25CF - /uni25CF

Restore length, alignment and rotation Consider whether primary or secondary bone healing is the objective Radius and ulna need precise reduction to function

Diaphyseal fractures

Extra-articular fractures do not require an anatomical reduc - tion, but rather a mechanical restoration by correction of length, alignment and rotation ( Figure 32.18 ). Angular malunion of a diaphyseal fracture of the weight-bearing long bones will lead to abnormal joint forces on the joint above and below , leading to pain and secondary degenera tive joint disease. Diaphyseal fractures are generally well suited to intramed - ullary fixation techniques, as previously discussed. - - Summary box 32.5 Diaphyseal fractures /uni25CF /uni25CF - /uni25CF

Restore length, alignment and rotation Consider whether primary or secondary bone healing is the objective Radius and ulna need precise reduction to function