[Progressive correction of an ulnar clubhand secondary to post-traumatic epiphysiodesis of the distal ulna].
The authors report the correction of an ulnar club-hand in a 16 year-old boy who complained of recurrent wrist pain after a fracture of both bones of his left forearm treated by internal fixation at the age of nine years. Correction was achieved by progressive ulnar lengthening, using Ilizarov's method, without radius osteotomy or bone grafting. Union was achieved 2 months post-operatively. Functional outcome and cosmetic appearance were satisfying.
Berger
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Service d'Orthopédie et de Traumatologie, Centre Hospitalier de Douai, 59507 Douai, France.
Ramboaniaina
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Naudi
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Prieur
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D000293:Adolescent; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery*