Mandaba J L, Desgrippes Y, Bensahel H
J Chir (Paris). 1979 Oct;116(10):573-6.
The authors report thirty eight cases of Monteggia fractures, seven of which being old dislocations of the head of the radius. They insist on early diagnosis and treatment of recent fractures, with a successful result if the ulnar hache become rightly alined. In late untreated luxations of the head of the radius, they occasionally use fascia lata transplant to repair the annular ligament, after correction of ulnar hache. However, early diagnosis and immediate full treatment are the best for successful result.
