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Radio-ulnar synostosis following external fixation

A Ayllon-Garcia1, A W Davies, L Deliss

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Ipswich Hospital, UK.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Post-traumatic radio-ulnar synostosis is a rare complication of forearm fractures. This case report details successful surgical removal of synostosis after external fixation, restoring forearm rotation.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Trauma management

Background:

  • Post-traumatic radio-ulnar synostosis is an uncommon yet significant complication following adult forearm fractures.
  • It can severely impair forearm rotation and function.