"Typically, Monteggia fracture-dislocations occur as the result of a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH) 4."
"When a forearm fracture is identified, dedicated imaging of both the elbow and the wrist is important and good quality AP and lateral views are essential. Provided that films of adequate quality are obtained, the ulnar fracture is usually obvious and the radial head dislocation should be readily identifiable."
"Galeazzi and Monteggia fracture-dislocations (mnemonic)"
"Galeazzi fracture-dislocation"
"bowing/greenstick fracture: closed reduction of the ulnar bow and casting; if reduction of the radial head is not possible, open osteotomy and fixation of the ulna may be required"