scholarly journals Forearm fracture sequelae

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-41
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Di Mento ◽  
Leda Staletti ◽  
Marco Cavanna ◽  
Matteo Berlusconi
Keyword(s):  
Forearm Fracture ◽  
Fracture Sequelae

X-ray Follow-up after Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Forearm Fracture

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Johan Sjølander ◽  
Sune Jauffred ◽  
Michael Brix ◽  
Per H. Gundtoft
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Imaging ◽  
Forearm Fracture ◽  
Minimal Risk ◽  
Distal Forearm ◽  
Forearm Fractures ◽  
Distal Forearm Fracture ◽  
Standard Regimen ◽  
Prolonged Immobilization ◽  
Distal Forearm Fractures

Abstract Background Following surgery, the standard regimen for fractures of the distal forearm includes radiographs taken 2-weeks postoperatively. However, it is unclear whether these radiographs have any therapeutic risks or benefits for patients. Objective The purpose of this study is to determine the importance of radiographs taken 2-weeks after surgery on distal forearm fractures, especially if it leads to further operations, and to establish whether this practice should be continued. Materials and Methods This is a retrospective cohort study of patients with a distal forearm fracture treated surgically with a volar locking plate at two university hospitals in Denmark. Standard aftercare at both departments is 2 weeks in a cast. Patients attend a 2-week follow-up, at which the cast is replaced with a removable orthosis and radiographs are taken. It was recorded whether these radiographs had resulted in any change of treatment in terms of further operations, prolonged immobilization, additional clinical follow-up, or additional diagnostic imaging. Results A total of 613 patients were included in the study. The radiographs led to a change of standard treatment for 3.1% of the patients. A second operation was required by 1.0%; 0.5% were treated with prolonged immobilization, and 1.6% had additional outpatient follow-up due to the findings on the radiographs. Additional diagnostic imaging was performed on 1.9% of the patients. Conclusion The radiographs taken at the 2-weeks follow-up resulted in a change of treatment in 3.1% of the cases. Given the low cost and minimal risk of radiographs of an extremity, we concluded that the benefits outweigh the costs of routine radiographs taken 2 weeks after surgical treatment of distal forearm fractures.

scholarly journals Poor assessment of bone mineral density after a forearm fracture in women aged 50 years or older: Data from a French health insurance database

2021 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 105121
Author(s):  
Elsa Cattelain-Lopez ◽  
Delphine Chu Miow Lin ◽  
André Happe ◽  
Philippe Goupille ◽  
Emmanuel Oger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Forearm Fracture ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Health Insurance Database ◽  
Insurance Database

scholarly journals Management strategies of pediatric ipsilateral olecranon with associated radial neck fractures based on multicenter experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Li ◽  
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Sheng Ping Tang ◽  
Guo Xin Nan ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Forearm Fracture ◽  
Pediatric Trauma ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Treatment Result ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Radial Neck ◽  
Radial Neck Fractures

Abstract Background The ipsilateral olecranon with associated radial neck fractures does not include in the Bado classification of Monteggia fractures and equivalent lesions. The primary aims of this retrospective multicenter study were to characterize this type of injury and, noting its unique properties, evaluate the results of the treatment, determine the prognostic factors that influence the radiological and clinical outcome, and also give treatment strategies. Methods Between July 2011 and July 2016, forearm fracture patient charts were retrospectively reviewed from seven pediatric trauma centers. Patients diagnosed with ipsilateral olecranon with associated radial neck fractures and followed up for at least 24 months were included. Fracture characteristics, treatment, outcome, and complications were assessed. The clinical outcome of treatments was evaluated by the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) and the Flynn criteria. Fisher’s exact test and ANOVA test were used; significance was defined as P < 0.05. Results One hundred thirty-seven consecutive patients (54 girls and 83 boys) from 8292 forearm fractures patients, the mean age of 7.5 years (1.5 to 14.8), with fractures of the ipsilateral olecranon with associated radial neck fractures were identified. One hundred twenty-five patients had radiologic and clinical follow-up. According to a simplified classification system with “operate” and “don’t operate” groups, including five subtypes proposed in this study, ipsilateral olecranon with associated radial neck fractures subtypes could be classified with significantly different characteristics and outcome in treatment and complications. Conclusions Fractures of the ipsilateral olecranon associated with the radial neck are not so rare as previously reported. Complications and poor outcomes were easy to encounter without knowing this type of fracture. Appropriate treatment strategies could be made according to a simple classification system based on the treatment result of follow-up. Level of evidence Retrospective comparative study; Level III

Posttraumatic Bifid Ulna in a Pediatric Galeazzi-Equivalent Forearm Fracture

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 802.e1-802.e8
Author(s):  
John C. Wu ◽  
Ryan Lilly ◽  
Alexander D. Vara ◽  
Gregory Sobol
Keyword(s):  
Forearm Fracture

TRAUMATIC VOLAR DISLOCATION OF THE DISTAL ULNA WITH A FRACTURE OF THE ULNAR STYLOID

Hand Surgery ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (03) ◽  
pp. 383-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Motoki Sonohata ◽  
Hiroko Mine ◽  
Toshiyuki Tsuruta ◽  
Masaaki Mawatari
Keyword(s):  
Functional Disability ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Forearm Fracture ◽  
Distal Radioulnar Joint ◽  
Emergency Medical Technicians ◽  
Ulnar Styloid ◽  
Distal Ulna ◽  
Ulnar Styloid Fracture ◽  
Type Of Injury

Isolated volar dislocation of the distal ulna without forearm fracture is very rare; however, this injury is incorrectly diagnosed in approximately 50% of cases. This injury can lead to a significant functional disability if left untreated. This report presents a case of isolated volar dislocation of the distal ulna with an ulnar styloid fracture. The dislocation was subsequently reduced, the styloid was surgically repaired, and the patient was satisfied at the last follow-up. The importance of a proper clinical examination and an accurate radiographic position of the wrist are stressed. Furthermore, clinical evaluation of the distal radioular joint after reduction is important in achieving good results. There are various strategies for the treatment of distal radioulnar joint after reduction, including conservative treatment or surgical treatment. We believe that surgical exploration could have been carried out at an earlier stage had such a lesion been suspected. Additional case reports of other instances of successful treatment are needed to educate orthopaedic surgeons and emergency medical technicians on the nature of this type of injury.

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