Ulna fracture
The ulna bone is the second longest bone of the forearm, which works parallel and directly with the radius bone in the lower leg. The function of this bone is to stabilize the lower leg and, together with the radius, make it possible for the forearm to rotate. The ulna bone is in the upper part of the forearm with the humerus in the elbow They are connected with the help of the joint and in the lower part of the ulna, it articulates with the distal part. The trunk of this bone is in the shape of a triangle. The function of these bones is the natural growth of the soft tissues around the bone, and it enables the movement and flexibility of the tissues for the movements and control of the body.
Fracture symptoms:
Bone deviation
Pain when moving or touching
Swelling in the affected area
Bone sticking out of the skin
Fracture diagnosis and treatment:
To determine the extent of the fracture, the doctor first takes a radiograph of the location and extent of the fracture and checks the type of treatment. The method of treatment depends on the extent of the injury.
Setting up a bone pack:
The treatment of forearm fractures must be done very carefully because the two bones of the forearm must be in harmony in order to balance the movements. If the treatment is not done well, the rotation of the forearm is not done well. For the placement of the ulna bone, if the bone is not broken and it is a simple fracture. After placing the bone, the orthopedic doctor closes it at 90 degrees with the help of a special plaster from the palm to the shoulder in order to prevent the movement of the bone before fusion. Normally, the plaster should be applied within 2 to 3 weeks. Do not open it, but the doctor examines the patient every week to check the fusion of the bone and examines the bone with the help of imaging.
Open bone reduction:
If the fracture is deep and the bone has been eaten, the doctor uses open surgery and fixation to close the bone. At this time, the surgeon fixes the broken bones with pins and plates through an incision in the skin and uses splints to stabilize them. The splint should remain on the hand for 1-2 weeks and after this period it is removed and by taking a simple radiograph in case of fusion of the bone with the help of a physiotherapist and soft movements on the bone, the hand movements will return to its normal form.
