Challenges in Diagnosing Pediatric Monteggia Fractures: Role of Clinical Experience and Imaging

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Monteggia fracture-dislocations are rare but critical injuries in children. Accurate early diagnosis is essential to avoid long-term complications; however, such injuries are frequently missed. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the diagnostic accurac...

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Published in:	Medicina
Main Authors:	Min Hyeok Choi, Min Hui Moon, Suk Woong Kang, Kyeong Baek Kim, Tae Young Ahn, Jung Yun Bae
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Monteggia fracture pediatric trauma diagnostic accuracy
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/8/1457

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