Ulnar hemimelia in deformed left forearm treated with ilizarov fixator
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Ulnar hemimelia is a congenital ulnar deficiency of the forearm characterized by complete or partial absence of the ulna bone. History and Examination: 18 years female presented to us with deformed left upper limb. Cosmetically, the forearm looked curved with concavity towards the ulnar side. Materials and Method: The correction was carried out in 2 stages. In first stage, the wedge shaped bone was osteotomised and correction was then fixed with dynamic compression plate. The ulna was fixed with ilizarov frame. In second stage, the corticotomy of proximal ulna was done and rush nail was passed intra medullary before distraction to prevent translation. The ulna was lengthened until it reached the distal radio ulnar joint. Result and Conclusion: In our case report, the girl with ulnar hemimelia was not able to do routine activities of daily living before the operation. Hence treatment was necessitated to improve cosmetic and functional outcomes. Management of such cases is highly individualised and mainly involves improvement of function.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Aditya K Agrawal, Dr. Dhruven Kosada, Dr. Sagar Patel, Dr. Jeet Patel, Dr. Sarvang Desai, Dr. JJ Patwa
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- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2017.v3.i3n.150
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