Irreducible displacement of the distal radial epiphysis complicating a fracture of the lower radius and ulna.
Open reduction of complete displacement of the distal radial epiphysis in an 11-year-old boy is reported. Difficulty was encountered in dealing with an associated radial diaphyseal fracture at a higher level, an open fracture of the distal ulna and an ulnar nerve injury. The rarity of this combination is discussed.
D002648:Child; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011884:Radius; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications*