J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1971 Jun;6(2):143-145. 10.4055/jkoa.1971.6.2.143.

Post Traumatic Radioulnar Cross Union: A Case Report

• Park IJ
• Yunn SH

• KMID: 2463978
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1971.6.2.143

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to report the rare complicated radioulnar cross union following open reduction for fractures of the forearm bones. The case was 62 years old male who complained of swelling and pain on forearm by the car accident. Roentgenogram revealed forearm bones fracture. Atpost operative 4 months, roentgenogram noted new bone crossing between radius and ulna. Excision of new bane was performed with extraction of nail and inserted chips of muscle. Post operative course was satisfactory, showing 50 degree of range of motion (20 degree supination and 30 degree pronation) from fixed pronation position.

MeSH Terms

Forearm
Humans
Male
Pronation
Radius
Range of Motion, Articular
Supination
Ulna

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