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External fixation of the ulna involves aligning and
relocating a fractured ulna. An external frame or rod is attached to the bone
with pins inserted both below and above the fracture.
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Conditions Treated with External Fixation of the Ulna:
External fixation of the ulna is used in cases of a broken ulna.
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A non-surgical alternative to external fixation of
the ulna is casting. Open reduction and internal fixation for the ulna is a
surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with External Fixation of the Ulna:
External fixation of the ulna is performed with a general anesthetic, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from External Fixation of the Ulna:
Possible risks following external fixation of the ulna include infection, bleeding, poor healing and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience weakness, malunion and nonunion at the fracture site.
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