In Radius and Ulna?

The radius and ulna are the bones of the forearm. The forearm is the region of the upper limb that extends from the elbow to the wrist. ulna bone (os ulna) supports the medial (little finger) side.

What type of joint is formed between the radius and the ulna?

Radio-ulnar joint is formed between ulna and radius bones, and allows rotation of the lower arm.

How long does it take to recover from a broken radius and ulna?

They take an average of 3-6 months to completely heal. By six weeks, patients are extremely comfortable and usually are released to full activities such as manual labor, skiing and motocross by three to four months.

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