title: Reconstruction of malunited diaphyseal fractures of the forearm.
abstract: The forearm is a complex anatomical and functional unit with unique osseous, soft tissue and articular relationships. Disruption of these important relations can have a significant impact, leading to pain, instability of the radio-ulnar articulation and reduced range of motion. The gold standard for treating forearm fractures in adults remains anatomic reduction, stable plate fixation and preservation of the surrounding blood supply. Failure to achieve these goals may lead to malunion, requiring reconstructive surgery, which can be technically challenging. In this review, we discuss the essential aspects of anatomy and pathomechanics, clinical and radiological assessment and the state of the art in pre-operative planning and deformity correction surgery.
authors.affiliation: The Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 55, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 USA.
authors.forename: Prakash
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jayakumar
authors.affiliation: The Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 55, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 USA.
authors.forename: Jesse B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Jupiter
keywords: Correction; Deformity; Diaphyseal; Diaphysis; Forearm; Fracture; Malunion; Malunited; Osteotomy; Reconstruction