The use of a proximally based posterior interosseous adipofascial flap to prevent recurrence of synostosis of the elbow joint and forearm.
We report on four children in whom a proximally based, posterior interosseous artery adipofascial flap was used as an adjunct to surgical resection of synostoses of the forearm and elbow. Three traumatic radio-ulnar and one congenital humero-radial synostoses were treated. The postoperative pronation to supination arc of motion was excellent in all of the traumatic cases and fair in the congenital case.
Jones
M E
ME
Department of Hand Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, Australia.
Rider
M A
MA
Hughes
J
J
Tonkin
M A
MA
D000293:Adolescent; D050280:Arm Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D013580:Synostosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries