Forearm Fractures and Instabilities-Radial Shaft and Distal Radius Fractures

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Video Summary

The video content discusses different approaches for exposing and accessing various parts of the forearm and wrist for fractures and other procedures. The video begins by mentioning that the ulna has a simple soft tissue envelope along its length, making it easier to access. The ulnar nerve and artery are the main structures at risk during ulnar exposure. The video then discusses the radial side of the forearm, highlighting the more complicated soft tissue envelope of the radius. Two basic approaches to accessing the radius are discussed: the volar approach and the dorsal approach. The volar (or Henry's) approach is used for fractures of the distal two-thirds of the radius and involves accessing the entire radius through an incision near the radial styloid. The dorsal approach allows access to the entire length of the radius and is typically used for proximal fractures. The video also discusses the exposure of the distal radius and distal ulna through the FCR approach. The median nerve and palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve are at risk during this approach. Other approaches mentioned in the video include the dorsal approach to the wrist joint, the distal ulna exposure, and the radial styloid exposure. The video emphasizes the importance of identifying and protecting structures such as nerves and arteries during these exposures. There were no specific credits mentioned in the video.

Keywords

forearm

wrist

fractures

ulnar exposure

radial exposure

volar approach

dorsal approach

distal radius

distal ulna