Single-Bone Forearm Salvage Procedure for a Child with Acquired Radial Clubhand in a Resource Limited Centre: A Case Report
- Author:
Sahdi H
1
;
Chan WH
1
;
Dollah NB
1
;
Entri A
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: radius, hand, deformities, acquired, forearm, reconstruction procedure
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2018;12(3):43-46
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Acquired radial clubhand deformity can be a consequence of large bone gap left by premature extensive radius osteomyelitis sequestrectomy. Single-bone forearm reconstruction is a salvage procedure when other motionpreserving techniques are not feasible. Here we present a child who developed radial clubhand deformity after an untimely sequestrectomy of radius diaphysis. In view of limited microsurgical expertise in our centre, single-bone forearm procedure was done utilising simple Kirshner wires to achieve radio-ulnar fusion. The procedure resulted in painfree stable wrist, restoration of hand function and improved cosmesis.
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