Unusual Forearm Injury
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2019, Vol 34, Issue 6
Abstract
A42-year-old migratory laborer presented to the emergency department with an alleged history of being hit by a bull on his right forearm and a subsequent fall. On examination, he had a compound fracture with a small bleeding wound (2 × 1.5 cm) over the postero-medial upper part of the forearm and a part of broken bone protruding through it. There was diffuse tenderness, swelling tenderness, and bony crepitus felt. There was no distal neurovascular deficit.
Authors and Affiliations
Bhavna Sriramka, Mantu Jain
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