Monteggia fracture

Monteggia's fracture (**Monteggia** -**Monteggia**) is an intra-articular fracture of the upper third of the radius (distal third of the radius and proximal third of the ulna) with subluxation of the head of the radius in the proximal ankle and concomitant contusion of the intercondylar area of ​​the joint, usually occurs when flexion of the limb at the elbow joint and extension at the wrist joint

A fracture of the hand occurs after an unsuccessful fall, a car collision or a blow from the side, and is manifested by sharp pain and impaired movement due to compression of the ligament. The bone most often breaks in the middle part, where the groove is located. After a fracture, the bone can become dislodged and compress the artery in the area, which can lead to disability.

Why does osteosynthesis occur? During the fall, a strong impact occurs, in which the entire weight of the impulse is transferred to the distal radius. This leads to a fracture of the radius according to the pattern of a coronoid process fracture. There are often comminuted injuries to the radius upon impact. Usually there is compression of the anatomical snuffbox - the space between the triangular head of the radius and the ligament.