title: Treatment of Nonunion of Forearm Bones Using Radial Forearm Bone Flap.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Treatment of forearm fracture nonunion is challenging. Several surgical techniques for the treatment of forearm nonunion have been reported.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the effects of the radial forearm bone graft technique in cases with forearm nonunion.
  
  
  METHODS
  We treated 7 patients with forearm nonunions via radial forearm bone flap and internal plate fixation. On the preoperative examination and last follow-up, the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Q-DASH) score, elbow, forearm and wrist arches of motion and grip force were measured. At the final follow-up, radiographic union and patient satisfaction and return to work were assessed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean follow-up duration was 34 ± 23 months. The Q-DASH scores improved from 70 ± 6 points preoperatively to 13 ± 15 points at final follow-up (P < 0.01). The preopetative range of motion (ROM) was 101 ± 26 degrees; whereas the final forearm ROM was 140 ± 17 (P = 0.01). All nonunions united uneventfully (range 3-6 months). At the last follow-up, the grip force was 83% of uninjured extremity and all patients were satisfied with the outcome of the operation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Radial forearm bone flap is a safe, useful and novel technique in cases with forearm nonunion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran; Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shahryar Kamrani
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran; Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Amir Reza
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Farhoud
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad Hossein
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Nabian
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Milad Hospital, Tehran, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Leila
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Farhadi
keywords: Forearm; Microsurgery; Nonunion
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