Pediatric update #11. Congenital radioulnar synostosis. A new technique for derotational osteotomy.
Hyperpronation deformity due to congenital radioulnar synostosis has previously been managed by derotational osteotomy through the synostosis, while stabilization has been achieved with K-wires and a long arm cast. The technique presented here uses a small external fixation device that allows precise rotational correction and affords adequate stabilization yet avoids cast immobilization.
Seitz
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
Gordon
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Konsens
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011884:Radius / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D013580:Synostosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014457:Ulna / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery