Failure of active extension after traumatic cubitus varus. A case report.
In children cubitus varus is common after malunion of a supracondylar fracture of the humerus. Later problems such as tardy ulnar nerve palsy, snapping of the lateral triceps tendon or ulnar nerve and posterolateral rotatory instability are well documented. We present a case of anteromedial dislocation of the entire triceps tendon with loss of extensor power and describe the method of treatment.
Smith
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Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Williams
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D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular