12: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Forearm Fractures

PROCEDURE 12 Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Forearm Fractures








Surgical Anatomy





image Volar anatomy of the radius
Superficial layer: brachioradialis muscle, flexor carpi radialis muscle, superficial branch of the radial nerve, radial artery
Figure 2 shows the superficial layer of the volar forearm; note the interval between the brachioradialis (radial side) and the pronator teres/flexor carpi radialis (ulnar side).

Figure 3 shows a view of the volar forearm with the brachioradialis and flexor carpi radialis cut away. Note the position of the radial artery and the superficial branch of the radial nerve.

Deep layer
Figure 4 shows the deep layer of the volar forearm. Note the insertion of the pronator quadratus on the distal third, the flexor pollicis longus and flexor digitorum superficialis on the middle third, and the pronator teres and supinator on the proximal third of the radius.










Jun 7, 2016 | Posted by in ORTHOPEDIC | Comments Off on 12: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Forearm Fractures

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