title: Ulnius formation for forearm fracture with segmental radial defect.
abstract: One-bone forearm functions best when the proximal ulna and distal radius are present and joined (the ulnius). Six open forearm fractures accompanied by segmental radial defect were treated by the ulnius formation in a one-stage procedure. All patients had a stable and pain-free forearm, and were satisfied with the function and cosmetic appearance of the forearm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University 188 Shizi Street, Soochow 215006, China.
authors.forename: Heng
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University 188 Shizi Street, Soochow 215006, China.
authors.forename: Weimin
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Jiang
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi Number 9 People's Hospital Affiliated Soochow University 999 Liangxi Road, Wuxi 214062, China.
authors.forename: Xuming
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wei
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi Number 9 People's Hospital Affiliated Soochow University 999 Liangxi Road, Wuxi 214062, China.
authors.forename: Yongjun
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Rui
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi Number 9 People's Hospital Affiliated Soochow University 999 Liangxi Road, Wuxi 214062, China.
authors.forename: Zhenzhong
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Sun
keywords: One-bone forearm; forearm fracture; segmental radial defect; ulnius