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Both Bone Forearm Fractures

Simultaneous fracture of radius and ulna compromises pronation-supination. Adults: ORIF with plating is gold standard; children: closed reduction & casting. Principle: restore length, alignment, rotation of both bones. Complications: malunion, nonunion, radioulnar synostosis.

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Simultaneous fracture of radius and ulna compromises pronation-supination. Adults: ORIF with plating is gold standard; children: closed reduction & casting. Principle: restore length, alignment, rotation of both bones. Complications: malunion, nonunion, radioulnar synostosis.
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