Post Traumatic Radioulnar Cross Union: A Case Report
10.4055/jkoa.1971.6.2.143
- Author:
Il Jin PARK
;
Seung Ho YUNN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Forearm;
Humans;
Male;
Pronation;
Radius;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Supination;
Ulna
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1971;6(2):143-145
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to report the rare complicated radioulnar cross union following open reduction for fractures of the forearm bones. The case was 62 years old male who complained of swelling and pain on forearm by the car accident. Roentgenogram revealed forearm bones fracture. Atpost operative 4 months, roentgenogram noted new bone crossing between radius and ulna. Excision of new bane was performed with extraction of nail and inserted chips of muscle. Post operative course was satisfactory, showing 50 degree of range of motion (20 degree supination and 30 degree pronation) from fixed pronation position.
