The use of a flexor carpi ulnaris muscle flap in the treatment of an infected nonunion of the proximal ulna. A case report.
Multiple efforts had failed to heal an infected nonunion of the proximal ulna. A flexor carpi ulnaris muscle pedicle flap was used to improve blood supply and soft-tissue coverage at the nonunion site. The muscle flap and application of the principles of nonunion treatment promoted bone healing and restoration of useful elbow function.
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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine 90024.
D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries