scholarly journals Osteotomia da ulna para correção cirúrgica de fratura de Monteggia negligenciada em criança com deformidade plástica da ulna. Relato de caso / Ulna osteotomy for surgical correction of neglected Monteggia fracture in a child with ulna bowing. Case report

Author(s):  
José Eduardo Rosseto Garotti ◽  
Leonardo Carrenho ◽  
Alfredo dos Santos Netto

Introdução: A luxação da cabeça do rádio com deformidade plástica da ulna, quando combinadas, configuram uma condição rara, e frequentemente não diagnosticada na urgência. Objetivo: Relatar um caso de fratura de Monteggia negligenciada em criança com defomidade plástica da ulna, tratada cirurgicamente com redução e fixação da cabeça dorádio, sem reconstrução do ligamento anular, e osteotomia da ulna. Relato do Caso: Paciente de 6 anos de idade, sexo masculino, vítima de queda ao solo com a mão espalmada, deu entrada em Unidade de Pronto Atendimento com queixa de dor no cotovelo direito. Paciente foi submetido à exames de imagem radiográficos do cotovelo interpretados peloexaminador como sem alterações. Duas semanas após, o paciente retornou mantendo dor, e foram solicitados exames de radiografia do antebraço, que evidenciaram presença de deformidade plástica da ulna associada à luxação da cabeça do rádio. Como tratamento, optou-se pela redução aberta e fixação da cabeça do rádio com fios metálicos, associado aosteotomia de flexão da ulna fixada com fio de Kirschnner. Evoluiu no pós operatório com consolidação da osteotomia, manutenção da redução da cabeça do rádio, e recuperação do arco de movimento total do cotovelo e antebraço. Conclusão: Pacientes pediátricos que se apresentam com dor no cotovelo, em decorrência de queda com a mão espalmada, devem ser minuciosamente avaliados quanto à possibilidade de deformidade plástica da ulna associada à luxação da cabeça do rádio. A osteotomia na ulna com fixação da cabeça do rádio, sem reconstrução do ligamento anular, trouxe bom resultado no tratamento de fratura de Monteggia negligenciada em criança com defomidade plástica da ulna. Palavras chave: Fratura de Monteggia, Ulna/deformidades, Fraturas da ulna, Osteotomia, Trauma, Criança, Pediatria Abstract Introduction: Dislocation of the radial head with ulna bowing, when combined, constitutes a rare condition, and often missed diagnosed. Objective: Report a case of neglected Monteggia fracture in a child with ulna bowing, treated surgically with reduction and fixation of the radial head, without reconstruction of the annular ligament, and osteotomy of the ulna. Case Report: A 6-year-old male patient, victim of falling to the ground, was admitted to the Emergency Department with complaints of pain in his right elbow. The patient was submitted to radiographic exams of the elbow, interpreted by the physician as normal. Two weeks later, the patient returned with pain, and radiographic exams of the forearm showed the presence of ulna bowing associated with dislocation of the radial head. As a treatment, we opted for open reduction and fixation of the radial head with metallic wires, associated with flexion osteotomy of the ulna. It evolved in the postoperative period with consolidation of the osteotomy, maintenance of the reduction of the radial head, and recovery of the total range of motion of the elbow and forearm. Conclusion: Pediatric patients who present with pain in the elbow, due to a fall, should be thoroughly evaluated for the possibility of ulna bowing associated with dislocation of the radial head. Ulna osteotomy with fixation of the radial head, without reconstruction of the annular ligament, brought good results in the treatment of neglected Monteggia fracture in a child with ulna bowing. Keywords: Monteggia fracture, Ulna/deformities, Ulna fractures, Osteotomy, Trauma, Child, Pediatrics  

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kadir Oktay ◽  
Dogu Cihan Yildirim ◽  
Arbil Acikalin ◽  
Kerem Mazhar Ozsoy ◽  
Nuri Eralp Cetinalp ◽  
...  

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Extraneural metastases of glioblastoma are very rare clinical entities, especially in pediatric patients. Because of their rarity, they can be confused with other pathological processes. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We report a case of 16-year-old boy with extensive extraneural metastases of glioblastoma. Lung, liver, cervical lymph nodes, skin, and bone metastases were detected in the patient. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> We describe the presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis of this rare condition with regard to pertinent literature.


2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Íris Santos Silva ◽  
Renata Martello ◽  
António Mendes ◽  
Albertino Chaves

Hematocolpos is an obstruction of the menstrual flow due to an anomaly of the genital tract, with imperforate hymen being the most common one. It is an uncommon condition, with a prevalence of 1:1000 – 1:16 000. It is usually an asymptomatic condition until the onset of menarche, when there is accumulation of blood in the vagina (hematocolpos) or in the uterus (hematometra). A rare symptom of hematocolpos could be urinary retention. Our case report is about a 12-year-old girl, with no menarche and Tanner stage M4/P5, who was admitted to our emergency department with abdominal pain and urinary retention. A brief review of this rare condition is presented, in order to remind clinicians about its existence, so that it can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 422-431
Author(s):  
LC Langenberg ◽  
ACH Beumer ◽  
B The ◽  
KLM Koenraadt ◽  
D Eygendaal

Introduction The treatment of chronic radial head dislocations after Monteggia lesions in children can be challenging. This article provides a detailed description of the most frequently performed surgical technique: an ulna osteotomy followed by annular ligament reconstruction. Accordingly, we present the clinical and radiological results of 10 paediatric cases. Material and methods All paediatric patients that had a corrective osteotomy of the ulna for a missed Monteggia lesion between 2008 and 2014 were evaluated with standard radiographs and clinical examination. A literature search was performed to identify the relevant pearls and pitfalls of surgery. Primary outcome was range of motion. Results We included 10 patients, with a mean follow-up of 2.5 years. Postoperative range of motion generally improved 30.7°. Even in a patient with obvious deformity of the radial head, range of motion improved after surgery, without residual dislocation of the radial head. Conclusion Corrective proximal ulna osteotomy with rigid plate fixation and annular ligament reconstruction yields good results in patients with chronic radial head dislocation following a Monteggia lesion. Surgery should be considered regardless of patient age or time since trauma. Given substantial arguments in literature, we discourage surgery if a CT scan shows dome-shaped radial head dysmorphic features in work-up to surgery.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 256-258
Author(s):  
Maureen Canellas ◽  
Navneet Cheema

A 63-year-old female presented to the emergency department with worsening left-sided blurry vision and diplopia. She had previously seen several physicians and had been diagnosed with common ocular conditions – keratoconus and dry eye. However, despite treatment her symptoms were worsening. By the time her true underlying diagnosis was treated, she was left with permanent vision loss. This case report discusses the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of her rare condition.


2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z Cakir ◽  
M Emet ◽  
I Caner ◽  
S Aslan ◽  
A Saritas

Carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnant women is a relatively rare condition. We report a 32-year-old woman in her 32nd week of pregnancy found unconscious in the bathroom. On arrival, her pulse and blood pressure were undetectable. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was applied. The mother's carboxyhaemoglobin level was 57%. Due to foetal distress, Caesarean section was performed in the emergency department. The baby was intubated due to the absence of spontaneous respiration. The level of carboxyhaemoglobin in the cord blood was 32%. After staying in the newborn unit for 47 days, the baby was discharged with a sequela of cerebral palsy.


2020 ◽  
pp. 004947552096128
Author(s):  
Sahil Agrawal ◽  
Monikha T ◽  
Deepsekhar Das ◽  
Mandeep Singh Bajaj ◽  
Sujeeth Modaboyina ◽  
...  

Haemolacria is a rare condition that usually occurs secondary to a hidden pathology. On rare occasions when no underlying cause may be found, it is called essential idiopathic haemolacria. Here the authors report a case of a 13-year-old girl presented to the ophthalmology emergency department with spontaneous bloody tears from both eyes for the past six months. There was associated bleeding from the ear. The rest of the systemic and ophthalmology examinations were within normal limits. She was investigated systemically to look for any underlying pathology; however, her blood investigations, radiological imaging and local examinations performed by the Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology and Internal Medicine departments were all normal. A final diagnosis of bilateral essential haemolacria was made.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajpreet Sahemey ◽  
Anastasios P Nikolaides

Introduction:The Monteggia fracture is a fracture to the proximal third of ulna associated with a radial head dislocation. Although this is well described and classified in adults, it is uncommon in children. Identifying growth plate trauma and subsequent surgical management are of critical importance. This report identifies a unique variant of Monteggia fracture with a Salter-Harris Type I injury of the radial head instead of a dislocation, and how it was successfully stabilised with a closed reduction. Case Rport: We present a case of a nine 9 year-old female admitted to our unit with a deformed upper extremity following a fall from height. This was a closed and isolated injury without neurovascular compromise. Radiographs revealed a displaced fracture to the proximal ulna shaft. Unlike a true Monteggia, the radial fracture went through the proximal physis with anterior divergence of the distal fragment. The radiocapitellar joint remained congruent. The ulna fracture was stabilized with open reduction and plate osteosynthesis whilst the radial injury underwent closed reduction and intramedullary pinning with excellent outcomes and maintenance of full range of motion. Conclusion: This case highlights a new variant and successful outcome following a closed reduction intramedullary fixation technique in this emergent pattern of injury. We highlight the need for a classification of these fractures in children. Keywords: Case report, Monteggia, growth plate, pediatric, fracture, trauma, variant.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (06) ◽  
pp. 886-890
Author(s):  
Abdul Latif Shahid ◽  
Farhad Alam ◽  
Islam Hussain ◽  
Abdul Latif Sami

Objective: To determine containment of radial head after ulnar osteotomy in chronic Monteggia fractures. Study Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Children Hospital and The Institute of Child Health, Lahore. Period: 2019 to January 2020. Material & Methods: Ten patients presented in outdoor patient department with a diagnosis of chronic Monteggia fracture. Four patients were labelled as missed Monteggia fractures, four with late presented Monteggia fractures and two with inadequately treated Monteggia fractures. Bado and Letts classifications were applied for patients. Mean age was 6 years and 8 months and ranged from 4 to 10 years. Mean time interval between injury and admission was 6.1 months. Open reduction of radial head and ulnar osteotomy was done through Boyed approach. Transcapitellar wire was inserted temporarily and then removed so it is not required permanently. The ulnar osteotomy was angulated opposite to the direction of radial head dislocation and fixed with plate and screws. Results: 10 patients were included in this study. The age range was between 4 and 10 years. The study period was six months and follow up was one year. Mean ulnar angulation at osteotomy site was 21.3° (16-25°). Mean ulnar lengthening at osteotomy site was 0.85 cm (0.5-1.8 cm).Improvement in flexion-extension was 20.3%, pronation was 5.1% and supination was 13.7%. Complications included were nounion in 1 case and cubitus valgus in 1 case. Conclusion: Containment of radial head is obtained by open reduction of radial head and with ulnar osteotomy in chronic Monteggia fractures. Annular ligament reconstruction and transcapitellar wire insertion are not required if proper angulation and fixation of ulnar osteotomy is performed. No age limit for this procedure but surgery should be performed before radial head deformation.


Author(s):  
S. Benzarti ◽  
M. A. Triki ◽  
H. Kaziz ◽  
T. Mouelhi ◽  
M. L. Ben Ayeche ◽  
...  

Post-traumatic dislocation of the radial head is a rare injury, generally described in the case of the Monteggia fracture associating a fracture of the ulnar diaphysis and a dislocation of the radial head. We report an exceptional case of an isolated post-traumatic dislocation in a 6-year-old child, who presented to our emergency department following a fall from a bike with a reception on the outstretched left arm. Clinical examination showed a swollen left elbow painful to palpation with a limited and painful range of motion of the elbow especially pronation-supination. Plain radiographs of the left elbow and forearm showed an isolated anterior dislocation of the radial head. Reduction was carefully performed followed by an above-the-elbow cast for 4 weeks with good functional and radiological outcome. Through this case report we insist on a systematic careful interpretation of plain radiographs of the elbow in children. With these precautions, diagnosis is not overlooked and an early management is initiated when the closed reduction is still possible.  


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