Derotational Corrective Osteotomy for Pediatric Forearm Malunion: A Case Report
In this case report, we describe an eight-year-old boy with both-bone forearm diaphyseal fracture that was treated conservatively after closed reduction with manipulation. Nine months after the injury, he returned to consultation, presenting a rotational deformity of the forearm and 20° of pronosupination limitation. He was submitted to corrective osteotomies, using three-dimensional (3D) planning and templating, using a double approach, and fixation with a four screw holes plate in each osteotomy. At one year of follow-up, there are signs of bone consolidation and complete recovery of range of motion.
Authors
- João Carvalho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9650-9570)
- Joana Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0070-6068)
- João Lixa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5976-7316)
- Paula Vieira
- Carlos Lobão
Institutions
- Hospital de São João (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.72574
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.25