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Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow After Proximal Ulna Reconstruction With the Masquelet Technique: A Case
John J Carroll1, Chance Henderson2, Jeff Watson3
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas.
Introduction:
Periarticular bone loss in the upper extremity poses challenges for a functional reconstruction.
Case:
A 32-year-old man sustained an open elbow fracture-dislocation from a high-velocity gunshot resulting in significant bone and soft-tissue loss about the proximal ulna. He underwent bony reconstruction with the Masquelet technique and delayed interposition arthroplasty in an attempt to preserve function.
Conclusions:
The Masquelet technique, coupled with interposition arthroplasty, may be used to address significant articular bony defects about the proximal ulna, allowing patients to maintain function and limit pain.
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