Free adipofascial flap interposition for pediatric posttraumatic forearm synostosis with closed head injury.
A case report is presented of a 12-year-old male after a motor vehicle accident: head injury and multiple fractures, including bilateral both bone forearm fractures. The patient developed bilateral extensive forearm synostosis that required release and interpositional free flap at 6 months postinjury. At 3-year follow-up, the patient has maintained full forearm rotation and reports unrestricted sports and other recreational activities.
Henry
Mark
M
Houston Hand and Upper Extremity Center and the University of Texas School of Medicine, Houston, TX 77004, USA. mhenry@houstonhand.com
Levaro
Fernando
F
Smith
Dean
D
D002648:Child; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013580:Synostosis / Q000601:surgery