A Monteggia fracture, first described by Giovanni Battista Monteggia, is an injury involving an ulnar fracture and an associated radial head dislocation. This rare injury usually affects children between the ages of 4 and 10, making up around 1% of all upper limb fractures in this age group. If left undetected or untreated, it can lead to elbow joint dysfunction, chronic pain, and degenerative arthritis. These injuries can be easily overlooked if not properly examined or followed up, posing significant medical and legal issues. The rate of missed or misdiagnosed fractures in children is higher than in adults, ranging from 16% to 33%.
Capitolo 12 Acute Monteggia Fracture
Canavese, Federico
2026-01-01
Abstract
A Monteggia fracture, first described by Giovanni Battista Monteggia, is an injury involving an ulnar fracture and an associated radial head dislocation. This rare injury usually affects children between the ages of 4 and 10, making up around 1% of all upper limb fractures in this age group. If left undetected or untreated, it can lead to elbow joint dysfunction, chronic pain, and degenerative arthritis. These injuries can be easily overlooked if not properly examined or followed up, posing significant medical and legal issues. The rate of missed or misdiagnosed fractures in children is higher than in adults, ranging from 16% to 33%.
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