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