Narrative historical review tracing operative treatment of forearm diaphyseal fractures from pre-anesthesia times through the post-WWII era. Examines how intramedullary pegs, external fixation, cerclage wire, and plate osteosynthesis each emerged, competed, and were ultimately superseded or refined — and who drove each transition.
Provides historical context for understanding why current forearm fracture fixation principles emphasize rigid plating over alternative methods.
Narrative historical review tracing operative treatment of forearm diaphyseal fractures from pre-anesthesia times through the post-WWII era. Examines how intramedullary pegs, external fixation, cerclage wire, and plate osteosynthesis each emerged, competed, and were ultimately superseded or refined — and who drove each transition.
Provides historical context for understanding why current forearm fracture fixation principles emphasize rigid plating over alternative methods.