Post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis

There is a paucity of data about post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis, an unusual but serious complication of forearm fractures. Treatment methods have included excision of the synostosis with interposition of soft tissue or synthetic material, excision of the proximal radius, insertion of a screw t...

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Published inClinical orthopaedics and related research no. 174; p. 149
Main Author Breit, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1983
Subjects
Adult
Bone Plates
Female
Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation
Fractures, Open - complications
Humans
Humeral Fractures - complications
Humeral Fractures - surgery
Ossification, Heterotopic - etiology
Ossification, Heterotopic - surgery
Ulna Fractures - complications
Ulna Fractures - surgery
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Summary:There is a paucity of data about post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis, an unusual but serious complication of forearm fractures. Treatment methods have included excision of the synostosis with interposition of soft tissue or synthetic material, excision of the proximal radius, insertion of a screw to distract the radius from the ulna, and a rotational osteotomy of the radius to improve function. In the case of a 28-year-old woman, the treatment was excision of the synostosis, obliteration of the dead space with muscle, prevention of hematoma formation, and early mobilization. The result was an active range of motion of 80 degrees pronation and 60 degrees supination.
ISSN:0009-921X
1528-1132
DOI:10.1097/00003086-198304000-00021