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Summary

A fracture of the forearm is a serious injury which results from moderate to severe accidents. The goal of treatment is to avoid the complications of malunion and nonunion and restore the best possible function of the limb. Surgery to straighten the bones and fix them in the correct position while they heal is a common way to treat this fracture and the eventual outcome from this treatment is good.

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