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This is a type I Monteggia lesion which has anterior dislocation of the radial head. The ulna shaft is fractured with apex angulation anteriorly. Mechanism of injury is described as direct trauma to posterior ulna, or fall onto an outstretched arm with the momentum of the body causing forced pronation of the forearm. Another mechanism described is falling on an outstretched arm with the elbow hyperextended. This pattern is most common type.


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