Proximal Radio-Ulnar Synostosis at the Pin-Track Site after External Fixation of the Forearm

European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery : Official Publication of the European Trauma Society
Nikolaos Kanakaris, Nikolaos Tsoutseos

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.

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