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A Monteggia fracture describes a fracture of the proximal ulna with an associated radial head dislocation.
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Monteggia fracture
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A Greenstick fracture happens when a bone breaks on one side only and not all the way through the bone. This is the most common type of fracture seen in children as they have softer bones than adults.
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Greenstick fracture
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A Smith fracture is a fracture of the distal radius with volar displacement of the distal fragment. This means the fragment of the radius that has broken off projects towards the palm side of the hand. It usually happens after a fall onto the back of the hand while the wrist is flexed.
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Smith fracture
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A Bennet fracture is a fracture of the first metacarpal at the base of the thumb. This usually happens from forced abduction of the first metacarpal.
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Bennet fracture
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A Galeazzi fracture is a fracture of the radial shaft with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint.
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Galeazzi fracture
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Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures
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Orthopaedics
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An 8-year-old boy presents to A&E with pain in his arm following a fall off a bike. X-ray shows a fracture of the proximal ulna and a dislocation of the radial head.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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