title: External compression of forearm nonunion. A report on 6 cases.
abstract: We treated 6 patients with 7 cases of aseptic nonunion of the forearm with external fixation and compression (Orthofix) without open reduction and bone grafting. By turning a screw on the side of the bar, compression was carried out until the nonunion gap with radiographically obliterated, usually within 2 weeks. After compression had stopped, the external fixator was retained during the following period of healing and bone remodeling. Healing of the nonunions was seen after 7 (4-11) weeks. 5 patients obtained normal mobility, while 1 had slightly restricted supination and pronation.
authors.affiliation: University of Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedics, Gentofte Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bak
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tøholm
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*