Cases: Two patients with complex open forearm fractures underwent initial treatment with radioulnar fusion (arthrodesis of the radius to the ulna)-one patient sustained elbow and forearm injuries in a car accident and the other had an elbow injury caused by conveyor belt entanglement.
Conclusions: Differentiating viable tissue from nonviable tissue is important in the management of potentially contaminated wounds. Arthrodesis of the radius to the ulna is generally considered a salvage option for complicated forearm instability. The decision to perform arthrodesis of the radius and ulna in the initial treatment facilitated the management of soft-tissue injuries and helped prioritize hand function.
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J Orthop Case Rep
January 2025
Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Introduction: Giant cell tumour or osteoclastoma is benign, locally aggressive tumor with bone destruction and with malignant potential. It accounts for 5% of all primary bone tumor and occurs in skeletally mature individuals in the age group of 30 to 45 with peak incidence in the 3rd decade. GCT is more common in females.
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November 2024
Departamento de Cirurgia Plástica, Universita Degli Studi Di Milano, Milão, Itália.
To measure the life quality, clinical-functional outcomes of a patient who had undergone acute reconstruction of radio scapho capitate (RSC), radio lunate (RLL) ligaments, using brachiorradialis tendon in treatment of radiocarpal fracture dislocation. 21-years-old, man with radiocarpal fracture dislocation in his left wrist, after motorcycle accident. Percutaneous screw fixation of the distal radius and acute reconstruction of the RSC and RLL was performed, assisted by arthroscopy.
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December 2024
Unfall‑, Hand- und Ellenbogenchirurgie, Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland.
Objective: Extraction of cancellous bone from the distal radius for reconstructive procedures on the hand.
Indications: All reconstructive procedures on the hand for which a corticocancellous and/or vascularized bone graft or a large amount of cancellous bone is not required.
Contraindications: Acute distal radius fracture, osteosynthesis material embedded in the distal radius, e.
BMJ Case Rep
December 2024
Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
A boy in middle childhood presented with complaints of swelling and pain in his right forearm for 4 months. He had previously undergone left above-elbow amputation due to a suspected malignant tumour in that arm. Radiological imaging revealed a locally aggressive bone tumour of the right distal radius.
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December 2024
Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Introduction: Giant cell tumor (GCT) of the bone, although benign, poses significant challenges due to its locally aggressive nature and high recurrence rates post-surgical intervention. Among skeletal GCTs, those affecting the distal radius present unique difficulties, especially when fungating masses encase vital structures such as blood vessels.
Case Report: We present a case of a 28-year-old male with a recurring GCT of the distal radius, where limb-preserving surgery was successfully performed despite encasement of the radial artery.
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