Distal radio-ulnar joint subluxation following intramedullary nailing of the radius in a child.
We describe a patient with fractures of both bones of the forearm in whom flexible intramedullary nail fixation of the radius alone led to ulnar malunion and a symptomatic distal radio-ulnar joint subluxation. This was successfully treated by ulnar osteotomy.
Kapoor
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Department of Orthopaedics, Southampton University Hospital, Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK.
Theruvil
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Warwick
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Uglow
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000209:etiology*