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Forearm Injuries

Definition:	Injuries to the part of the upper limb of the body between the wrist and elbow.
Notes:	GEN & unspecified for soft tissue & bones; consider also /inj with specific bones & also specific fracture terms; available also are HAND INJURIES; FINGER INJURIES & WRIST INJURIES

Forearm Injuries Categories.

	Radius Fractures
	Ulna Fractures - Fractures of the larger bone of the forearm.

Forearm Injuries Definitions and Terms

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