Fractures and Bone Healing

The two long bones of the forearm is the radius and the ulna and they are both very important for proper motion of the wrist and the elbow. The radius is larger than the ulna and it is positioned on the front side of the arm that is on the side of the thumb. However, although the radius is a strong and large bone, it is also prone to fractures. Radial fractures usually occur when someone falls hard with an outstretched arm. The tendency of the person to cover his or her body to break the fall can cause the radius to break because the forearm will be absorbing all the tension and weight of the person during a fall. Types of Radial fractures Some of the most recognized radial fractures are: • Proximal radial fracture . This is a fracture that is near the radial head or radial neck. It can occur due to direct or indirect injury to the forearm or elbow joint. Because the elbow is a hinge joint that joined the ulna and the radius, when there is a sudden impact to the elbow, the strong e...