[Fixation of the forearm in a neutral position in the treatment of Monteggia's fracture in adults--a report of 77 cases].

Close reduction and fixation neutral position were used for the treatment of 77 cases of fresh adults Monteggia's fracture during 1974-1985. The methods used were extreme flexion plaster fixation to extension fracture, extension plaster fixation to flexion fractures and then change into splint fixation after 2-3 weeks. 77 cases were followed up with an average of 2.5 years and satisfactory results were obtained in 72 cases (93.5%). This article points out the clinical types, the diagnosis and the treatment of manipulation.