scholarly journals A rare cause of elbow stiffness after internal fixation of proximal ulna fracture: a case report of heterotopic ossifica

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 9-9
Author(s):  
Chang-Song Mun ◽  
Tae-Song So ◽  
Chol-Ho Jang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Elbow Stiffness ◽  
Proximal Ulna ◽  
Ulna Fracture

scholarly journals Bilateral Traumatic Nightstick Fracture of the Ulna – A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neetin P Mahajan ◽  
Pranay Kondewar ◽  
Prasanna Kumar G S ◽  
Amey Sadar ◽  
Shubham Atal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Early Mobilization ◽  
Fracture Pattern ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
Ulna Fracture ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
The Face ◽  
Secondary Procedures

Introduction: Unilateral isolated ulna fracture secondary to trauma are common but the bilateral nightstick fractures are quite rare in the clinical scenario. These are managed conservatively or surgically depending upon the degree of displacement, location of the fracture, fracture pattern and associated injury to other bones. Proper management of these fractures helps in getting a better outcome. The purpose of the study was to present a case of bilateral traumatic isolated ulna fracture and its management. Case Report: A 33-year-old male presented to the emergency department with complaints of pain and swelling over the dorsum of both forearms with a history of assault with a bamboo stick. The mechanism of the injury was, the patient placed his both the forearms in front of the face as a defense during the assault and sustained injury to both forearms. On examination, the patient had bilateral forearm swelling with tenderness. Bony crepitus was present over both the ulna on palpation. X-ray of both forearms (radius and ulna) revealed the fracture of both right and left ulna without any associated fractures/injuries. The patient was managed surgically with open reduction and internal fixation using a 3.5 mm locking compression plate. At present, 1-year follow-up, the patient is having complete wrist, elbow ROM and supination, pronation without any pain. Conclusion: Bilateral traumatic Nightstick fractures of the ulna are rare and this is the first reported case of traumatic bilateral isolated ulna fracture according to author’s best knowledge and literature review. Open reduction and stable internal fixation using the principles of fracture fixation along with early mobilization helps in getting better functional outcome and prevents further complications and secondary procedures. This case is unique as it helps in identifying the mode of trauma in medico legal cases like assault in cases of bilateral ulna fracture. The mode and the mechanism of injury are differe

scholarly journals Radial Head Dislocation with Ipsilateral Proximal Shaft of Radius Fracture: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (226) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayush Adhikari ◽  
Subi Acharya ◽  
Ravi Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Radial Head ◽  
Shaft Fracture ◽  
Radius Fracture ◽  
Radial Head Dislocation ◽  
Proximal Ulna ◽  
Ulna Fracture

Radial head dislocations are uncommon in adults. They are commonly seen in children and aregenerally associated with proximal ulna fracture. Radial head dislocation with associated proximalradial shaft fracture is rarer than isolated radial head dislocation in adults. Due to the rarity of thiscomplex injury, in the absence of keen observation and meticulous attention, the correct diagnosismight be missed leading to unsatisfactory management and related complications. Here, a similarcase of radial head dislocation with associated proximal radial shaft fracture has been presented.

scholarly journals Combined Ipsilateral Humeral Shaft and Galeazzi Fractures Creating a Floating Elbow Variant

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Patrick Lee ◽  
Allison Z. Piatek ◽  
Michael J. DeRogatis ◽  
Paul S. Issack
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Humeral Fracture ◽  
Humeral Shaft ◽  
Proximal Ulna ◽  
Elbow Injury ◽  
Anatomic Reduction ◽  
Elbow Injuries ◽  
Floating Elbow

“Floating elbow” injuries of the arm traditionally represent a combination of humeral shaft and forearm fractures which require anatomic rigid open reduction and internal fixation of all fractures to allow for early range of motion exercises of the elbow. There are published variants of the floating elbow injury which include ipsilateral diaphyseal humeral fracture, proximal ulna fracture with proximal radioulnar joint disruption, and ipsilateral diaphyseal humeral fracture with elbow dislocation and both bones forearm fracture. We present the case of a 21-year-old woman whose left arm became caught between the side of a waterslide and adjacent rocks at a park. She sustained a torsional and axial loading injury to her left upper extremity resulting in ipsilateral humeral shaft and Galeazzi fractures. The combination of ipsilateral humeral shaft and Galeazzi fractures resulted in a rare floating elbow variant. Prompt open reduction and internal fixation of both fractures and early range of motion of the elbow and wrist resulted in an excellent clinical and radiographic result. Floating elbow injuries and their variants should be promptly recognized as early anatomic reduction, and rigid internal fixation can allow for good elbow function with minimization of stiffness.

Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation (ARIF) of a Comminuted Posterior Talar Body Fracture: Surgical Technique and Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 465-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rishin Kadakia ◽  
Jeff Konopka ◽  
Tristan Rodik ◽  
Samra Ahmed ◽  
Sameh A Labib
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Open Approach ◽  
Arthroscopic Reduction ◽  
Body Fracture ◽  
Anatomic Reduction ◽  
Talar Body Fracture

The talus is the second most common fractured tarsal bone. While their incidence may be low, talus fractures are severe injuries that can lead to long-term disability and pain. Displaced talar body fractures are typically treated through an open approach with the aim of obtaining anatomic reduction and stable fixation. There are several case reports in the literature demonstrating successful management of talus fractures arthroscopically. An arthroscopic approach minimizes soft tissue trauma, which can help decrease postoperative wound complications and infections. In this article, the authors describe a surgical technique of an arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation of a comminuted posterior talar body fracture. Compared with an open posterior approach with or without osteotomies, an arthroscopic technique improved visualization and allowed precise reduction and fixation. Levels of Evidence: Level V: Case report

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