Authors of section

Authors

Andrew Howard, Theddy Slongo, Peter Schmittenbecher

Executive Editor

James Hunter

General Editor

Fergal Monsell

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All preparations

 
 
 
Proximal forearm

Proximal forearm

Lateral decubitus position

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Place the patient in a lateral decubitus position on the uninjured side, as close as possible to the edge of the table, with trunk support front and back.

Place the patient in a lateral decubitus position on the uninjured side, as close as possible to the edge of the table, with trunk support front and back.

Lateral decubitus position

Supine position

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Position the patient supine and place the forearm on an arm table.

Position the patient supine and place the forearm on an arm table.

Supine position

Prone position

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Position the patient prone with the forearm hanging free supported with a bolster under the distal humerus.

Position the patient prone with the forearm hanging free supported with a bolster under the distal humerus.

Prone position

Supine position for casting

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For casting, the patient may be positioned supine.

For casting, the patient may be positioned supine.

Supine position for casting