Title of article :
Single-Bone Forearm Salvage Procedure for a Child with Acquired Radial Clubhand in a Resource Limited Centre: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
H, Sahdi Department of Orthopaedics - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak - Kota Samarahan - Malaysia , WH, Chan Department of Orthopaedics - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak - Kota Samarahan - Malaysia , NB, Dollah Department of Orthopaedics - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak - Kota Samarahan - Malaysia , A, Entri Department of Orthopaedics - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak - Kota Samarahan - Malaysia
Abstract :
Acquired radial clubhand deformity can be a consequence of large bone gap left by premature extensive radius osteomyelitis sequestrectomy. Single-bone forearm
reconstruction is a salvage procedure when other motionpreserving techniques are not feasible. Here we present a child who developed radial clubhand deformity after an
untimely sequestrectomy of radius diaphysis. In view of
limited microsurgical expertise in our centre, single-bone forearm procedure was done utilising simple Kirshner wires to achieve radio-ulnar fusion. The procedure resulted in painfree stable wrist, restoration of hand function and improved cosmesis.
Keywords :
radius , hand , deformities , acquired , forearm , reconstruction procedure
Journal title :
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal