title: Proximal Radio-Ulnar Synostosis at the Pin-Track Site after External Fixation of the Forearm.
abstract: Posttraumatic synostosis of the forearm bones is a rare but serious complication following fixation or even conservative treatment of adult forearm fractures. This is the second report in the English literature of such a complication at the pin-track site following external fixation of proximal forearm fractures. A 36-year-old male patient sustained an open fracture of his proximal right forearm after a road traffic accident. It was managed by external fixation of the ulna and plate fixation of the radius. At follow-up, a type 3 radio-ulnar synostosis at the pin-track site became evident, which was treated after 20 months with surgical resection of the bony bridge to regain the rotatory motion of his forearm.
authors.affiliation: , Spefsipou 23, 10675, Kolonaki Athens, Greece. nikolaoskanakaris@yahoo.co.uk.
authors.forename: Nikolaos
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kanakaris
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Department of "Evangelismos", General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Nikolaos
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tsoutseos
keywords: Complication; External fixation; Forearm fractures; Pin track; Synostosis