[Progressive correction of an ulnar deviation of the hand following defective healing of the 2 forearm bones and probable sequellae of a Volkmann contracture].
The authors describe the progressive correction of a deformed forearm and an ulnar deviation of the hand as a result of a bullet wound. The injury comprised a fracture of the two bones of the forearm, with deformed callus and after effects of a probable Volkmann syndrome. The correction was obtained after 10 months. This report illustrates the interest and the difficulty presented by osteogenesis by distraction and osteotomy with a minimal cutaneous wound. This allows the reduction of risk to the cutaneum and vessels involved in extemporaneous corrections.
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Department Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011884:Radius / Q000601:surgery; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D014457:Ulna / Q000601:surgery; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications; D014955:Wrist Joint
Correction progressive d'une déviation cubitale de la main après cal vicieux des deux os de l'avant-bras et séquelles probables d'un Volkmann.