Transposition of the radius upon the ulna in transverse forearm deficiency to facilitate later lengthening: a report of two cases.

Exner, G U · J Pediatr Orthop B · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Transverse below-elbow forearm deficiency was treated in two adolescents by turning and transposing the radial stump on the ulna and later lengthening by 5 and 5.5 cm, respectively. This resulted in improved function without and with the use of prosthesis.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy