Vascularized ulnar periosteal pedicled flap for forearm nonunion in children.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol
; 47(2): 157-163, 2022 02.
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| ID: mdl-34225526
ABSTRACT
We report our experience with the use of a vascularized ulnar periosteal pedicled flap to treat forearm nonunion in children. Seven children underwent surgical treatment of radial diaphysis nonunion with this technique. The mean duration of nonunion prior to the flap was 9 months. Significant postoperative improvements were observed in pain severity (mean visual analogue scale score of 0.6), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (mean score of 7.1) and grip strength (89% higher than preoperative status). Union was achieved in all patients, with a mean time to union of 3 months. One patient developed distal radioulnar synostosis as a postoperative complication. A vascularized ulnar periosteal pedicled flap is a reliable and versatile technique for treating forearm nonunion in children, associated with both good outcomes and low donor morbidity.Level of evidence IV.
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Antebraço
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Fraturas não Consolidadas
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Child
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article