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    Forearm Fractures, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Forearm Fractures, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Forearm Fractures, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
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    Forearm Fractures, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

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    This book describes Forearm Fractures, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
    Forearm fractures are frequent in childhood, responsible for more than 40% of all childhood fractures.
    The forearm comprises 2 bones: the radius and the ulna.
    About 75% forearm fractures in children happen at the wrist end of the radius.
    Forearm fractures often happen when children are playing on the playground or taking part in sports.
    If a child takes a trip and falls onto an outstretched arm, there is a chance it may lead to a forearm fracture.
    A child's bones recover more quickly than an adult's, so it is important to treat a fracture promptly before healing begins to avoid future problems.
    Causes:
    Fractures can happen in one or both bones of the forearm, and in a number of places along the bone:
    1. Near the wrist, at the farthest (distal) end of the bone
    2. In the middle of the forearm
    3. Near the elbow, at the top (proximal) end of the bone
    There are several forms of forearm fractures in children:
    1. Torus fracture
    This is a stable fracture, indicating that the broken pieces of bone are still remained in place and have not displaced (separated apart).
    2. Metaphyseal fracture
    The fracture is mainly over the upper or lower part of the shaft of the bone and does not involve the growth plate.
    3. Greenstick fracture
    The fracture expands through a segment of the bone, inducing it to bend on the other side.
    4. Galeazzi fracture
    There is normally a displaced fracture in the radius and a dislocation of the ulna at the wrist, where the radius and ulna meet together.
    5. Monteggia fracture
    There is normally a fracture in the ulna and the head of the radius is often dislocated.
    This is a very serious injury and needs urgent treatment.
    6. Growth plate fracture
    In most patients, this form of fracture happens in the growth plate of the radius near the wrist.
    Since the growth plate helps to decide the future length and shape of the mature bone, this form of fracture needs immediate attention.
    Diagnosis
    The forearm fracture has led to a bent appearance of the forearm.
    X-rays supply very clear images of bone fractures
    Treatment
    The treatment for forearm fractures is dependent on the type of fracture and the degree of displacement.
    The doctor will use one of these treatments, or a combination of both, to treat a forearm fracture:
    Non-surgical Treatment
    Some stable fractures, such as buckle fractures, may simply require the support of a cast or splint while they cover.
    For more serious fractures that have become angled, the doctor may be able to manipulate or gently place the bones into place without surgery.
    This method is called a closed reduction.
    Later, the arm is immobilized in a cast or splint while it recovers.
    Casts help to support and protect broken bones while they recover.
    Surgical Treatment
    In some cases, the surgery is required to align the pieces of bone and hold them in place.
    The doctor may advise surgery if:
    1. The bone has broken through the skin
    This type of injury (termed an open fracture) is at risk for infection and needs specific treatment
    2. The fracture is unstable because the ends of the broken bones will not stay aligned.
    3. Bone parts have been displaced.
    4. The bones cannot be aligned appropriately through manipulation alone
    5. The bones have already started to recover at an angle or in an improper position
    During surgery, the doctor will incise the skin and reposition the broken bone fragments (a method called an open reduction).
    The doctor may use pins, metal implants, or a cast to hold the broken bones in place until they have recovered.
    A stable fracture, such as a buckle fracture, may need 3 to 4 weeks to be in a cast.

    TABLE OF CONTENT
    Introduction
    Chapter 1 Forearm Fractures
    Chapter 2 Causes
    Chapter 3 Sy

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth Kee
    Release dateAug 10, 2019
    ISBN9780463034453
    Forearm Fractures, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Author

    Kenneth Kee

    Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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      Forearm Fractures, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions - Kenneth Kee

      Forearm Fractures,

      A

      Simple

      Guide

      To

      The Condition,

      Diagnosis,

      Treatment

      And

      Related Conditions

      By

      Dr Kenneth Kee

      M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

      Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

      Copyright Kenneth Kee 2019 Smashwords Edition

      Published by Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated

      To my wife Dorothy

      And my children

      Carolyn, Grace

      And Kelvin

      This book describes Forearm Fractures, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases which is seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic.

      (What You Need to Treat Forearm Fractures)

      This e-Book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

      If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Introduction

      I have been writing medical articles for my blog: http://kennethkee.blogspot.com (A Simple Guide to Medical Disorder) for the benefit of my patients since 2007.

      My purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of my patients.

      Health Education was also my dissertation for my Ph.D (Healthcare Administration).

      I then wrote an autobiography account of my journey as a medical student to family doctor on my other blog: http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.com.

      This autobiography account A Family Doctor’s Tale was combined with my early A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders into a new Wordpress Blog A Family Doctor’s Tale on http://kenkee481.wordpress.com.

      From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 800 eBooks.

      Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.

      For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.

      The later books go into more details of medical disorders.

      The first chapter is always from my earlier blogs which unfortunately tends to have typos and spelling mistakes.

      Since 2013, I have tried to improve my spelling and writing.

      As I tried to bring the patient the latest information about a disorder or illness by reading the latest journals both online and offline, I find that I am learning more and improving on my own medical knowledge in diagnosis and treatment for my patients.

      Just by writing all these simple guides I find that I have learned a lot from your reviews (good or bad), criticism and advice.

      I am sorry for the repetitions in these simple guides as the second chapters onwards have new information as compared to my first chapter taken from my blog.

      I also find repetition definitely help me and maybe some readers to remember the facts in the books more easily.

      I apologize if these repetitions are irritating to some readers.

      Chapter 1

      Forearm Fractures

      The forearm is the segment of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

      It comprises 2 bones: the radius and the ulna.

      Forearm fractures are frequent in childhood, responsible for more than 40% of all childhood fractures.

      About 75% forearm fractures in children happen at the wrist end of the radius.

      Forearm fractures often happen when children are playing on the playground or taking part in sports.

      If a child takes a trip and falls onto an outstretched arm, there is a chance it may lead to a forearm fracture.

      A child's bones recover more quickly than an adult's, so it is important to treat a fracture promptly before healing begins to avoid future problems.

      The forearm comprises 2 bones: the radius and the ulna.

      The radius is on the thumb side of the forearm, and the ulna is on the small finger side.

      Growth plates are regions of cartilage near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents.

      The long bones of the body do not develop from the center outward.

      Instead, growth happens at each end of the bone around the growth plate.

      When a child is fully developed, the growth plates solidify into solid bone.

      Both the radius and the ulna have the bone growth plates.

      What are the causes of Forearm Fractures?

      Causes

      Fractures can happen in one or both bones of the forearm, and in a number of places along the bone:

      1. Near the wrist, at the farthest (distal) end of the bone

      2.

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