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Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Post-traumatic RUS is a rare complication of forearm / elbow fractures. Early surgery 6-12 months after the initial injury can be helpful if the fused bone is completely taken out.
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Adult post-traumatic RUS is a rare complication of forearm fractures that completely blocks forearm rotation. Risk factors include fractures of both bones at the same level or extensive soft-tissue damage, and delayed or repeated surgery / single surgery for both bones. While there is no clear consensus on the treatment approach, individual planning and intensive rehab is important.
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This study looked at adults who developed this problem in the forearm after an injury and then had surgery with one surgeon. Most people had the abnormal bone bridge removed (sometimes with extra procedures) and their arm function scores improved a lot after surgery. Surgery usually worked well, but it could still fail or have hardware problems, so planning each operation carefully was important.
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The study tested a surgery that rotates the fused part of the radius and ulna and holds it with a plate in children with this condition. Forearm position and function improved in most patients, with better ability to use the hand in daily activities. Complication and recurrence rates were low, showing that this operation is generally safe and workable when done with careful technique.
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Children with CRUS underwent derotational osteotomy to move the forearm into a more useful position. Forearm rotation and function improved in nearly all patients, with a much lower complication rate than older reports. Careful control of the bone cut, stable pin fixation, and routine release of tight muscle compartments helped reduce nerve and circulation problems.
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Multiple children with CRUS and severe fixed forearm rotation underwent derotational osteotomy, usually cutting through the fused segment and holding the bones with wires or other fixation. Most patients moved from a very pronated position into a more neutral or useful position, which made daily activities like eating and self‑care easier. Complications such as nerve symptoms and loss of correction occurred in some cases.
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Seven adults with post‑traumatic proximal radioulnar synostosis had a small segment of the proximal radius (about 1 cm) removed just below the fused area. Forearm rotation improved from almost no movement (about 5°) to an average arc of 98° after surgery, and functional scores also rose noticeably. Complications included one case of re‑stiffening at the resection site and one case of temporary ulnar nerve numbness.
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Recommended management for posttraumatic RUS includes optimizing the original fracture surgery to avoid bone debris between the bones, then another surgery to resection the bridge once the bone has matured, usually around 6-12 months. Other treatments like NSAIDs or low‑dose radiation and early, intensive rehab are reserved for higher‑risk cases.
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Preferred treatment of posttraumatic RUS is surgical excision of the bony bridge once fractures have healed or the synostosis looks stable on X‑ray, sometimes with a tissue layer placed between the bones. Various interposition materials and rehabilitation plans are reported, but no single option clearly works best in all patients.
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A 21‑year‑old man developed proximal radioulnar synostosis ten months after fractures of the proximal radius and ulna. The bony bridge between the two bones was cut out and a vascularized posterior interosseous island forearm flap was placed between them to keep the bones separated. Forearm rotation improved without recurrence of the bridge at follow‑up, showing that this flap method can maintain motion after resection.
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A child with unilateral proximal CRUS and radial head dislocation had imaging that showed bone fusion near the elbow and abnormal bone shape. Surgery included freeing the joint, cutting and repositioning the proximal radius, fixing it with Kirschner wires, and rebuilding the annular ligament. At 6‑month follow‑up, elbow motion and forearm rotation improved, the radial head stayed in place, and no refusion of the proximal radioulnar joint was seen.
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Thirty‑four children with CRUS and fixed pronation had derotational osteotomies at the shafts of the proximal radius and distal ulna, with small bone segments removed from both bones. The average forearm position improved to a more useful range, and most children were able to do daily tasks more easily after surgery. Complications were few and bone healing was reliable, showing that this two‑level osteotomy gives predictable correction.
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Two adults developed post‑traumatic radioulnar synostosis after high‑energy forearm fractures with major soft‑tissue damage and delayed mobilization. Surgery removed the bony bridge and wrapped both radius and ulna with a strip of strong donor thigh tissue (allogenic fascia lata graft) to block new bone from growing between them. At 2‑year follow‑up, both patients had full forearm rotation, no pain, and no recurrence on X‑ray.
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Three‑dimensional digital bone models from children with CRUS were used to measure a “forearm rotation angle” that reflects how twisted the forearm is. Larger rotation angles were linked with more severe bone deformities, such as greater tilt and rotation of the radius and ulna. These measurements help plan surgery by showing how much correction is needed and which parts of the bones contribute most to the deformity.
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Computer‑aided design and 3D printing were used to plan rotational osteotomies for CRUS in a small group of patients. Patient‑specific cutting guides helped surgeons rotate the bones to the planned angle more accurately and reduced errors in the final forearm position. Forearm function and satisfaction improved, with no major complications linked to the guides.
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Children with CRUS had corrective osteotomies planned using X‑rays to find the true axis of forearm rotation and choose precise cut levels. Average fixed pronation of about 71° was improved by roughly 64°, and most children ended up with excellent or good function and could handle daily tasks independently. The planning method produced consistent corrections across seven forearms and avoided major complications.
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A 43‑year‑old man developed proximal radioulnar synostosis nine months after a Monteggia fracture that had been fixed with a plate. X‑rays and CT showed a bridge between the proximal radius and ulna, so surgeons removed the implant and excised the bridge. After surgery and physiotherapy, forearm rotation improved to nearly full pronation and supination, and daily activities were easier.
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Children with CRUS and fixed pronation had derotational osteotomies at the shafts of both the radius and ulna, with small bone segments removed and the forearm rotated to a better position. Average forearm rotation position improved from strong pronation to near‑neutral, and daily function improved in most patients. Bone healing was reliable and complications were uncommon, showing this shaft‑level two‑bone osteotomy is an effective correction method.
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A 14‑year‑old boy with bilateral CRUS also had osteoporosis, repeat low‑energy fractures of the forearm, and a non‑healed ulna fracture. Treatment focused on re‑fixing the ulna with bone grafting plus a structured physiotherapy program, without trying to separate the synostosis. After one year, the fracture was almost healed, forearm motion and daily‑activity scores improved on both sides, and the report concludes that firm fixation, bone grafting, and physiotherapy can be better choices than synostosis surgery for many CRUS patients with osteoporosis.
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Twelve children (16 forearms) with CRUS had surgery, mostly derotational osteotomy at the synostosis level using wires, and two older children also needed an extra corrective radial osteotomy with plate fixation. All forearms were moved into a neutral functional position, with better self‑care, writing, and daily activities at 1-5 years of follow‑up, and no loss of elbow motion or deformity recurrence. Temporary radial nerve branch neuropathy occurred after 5 of 16 surgeries and one delayed bone healing happened after the two‑level osteotomy, but all nerve symptoms resolved and union was eventually achieved.
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Bilateral CRUS in one patient was treated using a modified “reverse Sauvé‑Kapandji” procedure that combines derotational osteotomy with creating a new pseudo‑joint distally. Forearm rotation and hand use improved on both sides after surgery, giving better function in daily tasks. The report shows that this reverse Sauvé‑Kapandji approach can correct severe fixed rotation in CRUS without major complications.
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Two adults with post‑traumatic radioulnar synostosis had the bony bridge removed and a local adipofascial flap (fat and fascia with its blood supply) placed between radius and ulna. At follow‑up, both regained a useful arc of forearm rotation and returned to daily activities with less difficulty. No recurrence of the bridge or major complications were reported, suggesting this flap can help keep the bones from re‑fusing.
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Children with CRUS and severe fixed pronation had a one‑stage rotational osteotomy at the proximal ulna and distal radius, with small bone segments removed. Forearms were rotated into a more useful position, and most patients showed better use of the hands in daily life. Bone healing was reliable and complications were few, indicating this single‑stage two‑level osteotomy is a safe and effective option.
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Children with CRUS were studied using three‑dimensional motion analysis while they performed 10 everyday tasks. Results showed large compensatory movements at the shoulder and trunk, especially when the forearm was fixed in heavy pronation. These findings explain how children maintain function despite limited forearm rotation and support treatment plans that consider the whole upper body, not just the forearm.
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Children with CRUS in several hospitals were checked to see how they did with and without surgery. Surgery that rotated the forearm bones closer to neutral improved arm position by about 60° and helped most children use their arms better, with fewer than 1 in 10 having problems. Some children with mild deformity did well without surgery, but those with very strong fixed pronation gained more independence in daily tasks after derotational osteotomy.
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Children with CRUS had an osteotomy at the synostosis level, and the forearm was slowly rotated into a better position using a circular external fixator. Gradual correction improved the resting position of the forearm and made daily activities easier, especially tasks like eating and self‑care. The method allowed large corrections with good bone healing and few nerve or blood‑flow problems, because rotation was spread out over time instead of done all at once.
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Young adults with long‑standing proximal CRUS and a dislocated radial head had the radial head and proximal radius removed back to the end of the fused segment, then the cut radial shaft was wrapped with a strip of thigh fascia (tensor fascia lata graft). Forearm rotation did not return, but elbow flexion‑extension improved and painful elbow “locking” stopped, which made work and sports easier. The operation was simple, cost‑effective, and gave good pain relief and function in this small group.
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The article summarizes how to time surgery (usually 6-12 months after injury when extra bone has matured) and explains which open surgical approach to choose based on where the bridge is and how far it extends. After excision, covering the raw bone with interposition tissue and starting early motion are recommended to lower the risk of the bridge growing back.
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An adult developed proximal radioulnar synostosis from heterotopic bone after a metal radial head replacement. Surgery removed the extra bone between radius and ulna and placed a soft‑tissue barrier (such as acellular dermal matrix) to reduce the chance of it growing back. Forearm rotation improved after surgery, and no early recurrence of the bony bridge was reported.
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Nine children with severe CRUS had a two‑stage, double‑level rotational osteotomy of both radius and ulna, first cutting the bones and later rotating the forearm into a better position in a cast. Average fixed pronation improved from about 76° to 20-30° pronation in dominant arms and 20° supination in non‑dominant arms, with solid bone healing in about 6 weeks and no loss of correction. No nerve, blood‑flow, or elbow‑motion problems occurred, and all children showed clear improvement in daily tasks like eating, washing, and writing.
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A 43‑year‑old man in Nepal developed proximal radioulnar synostosis nine months after a Monteggia fracture that had been fixed with a plate. Imaging showed a bony bridge between the proximal radius and ulna, and surgeons removed this bridge along with the hardware. Forearm rotation improved after surgery and physiotherapy, and the report stresses that loss of pronation–supination after forearm fractures should raise suspicion for synostosis.
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Adults with proximal radioulnar synostosis after trauma had the bony bridge removed and the anconeus muscle swung in between the radius and ulna as a living tissue spacer. Most patients gained a useful arc of forearm rotation and better elbow use in daily activities. Recurrence of the bridge was uncommon, showing that anconeus interposition can give reliable motion with a low complication rate.
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Children with type IV CRUS who could not bend the elbow well had a blocked joint because the dislocated radial head was hitting the humerus. Radial head excision removed this mechanical block and restored a near‑normal arc of elbow flexion and extension, while forearm rotation stayed limited. The series shows that timely radial head removal can relieve painful elbow locking and improve daily activities in this subtype of CRUS.
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A child with CRUS and severe motion limits had the fused bone carefully separated and a pedicled posterior interosseous fat graft placed between radius and ulna as a living spacer. Early results showed improved forearm rotation without immediate re‑fusion of the bones. The case suggests that using a vascularized fat graft can help keep the gap open after mobilization surgery.
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Children with CRUS fixed in strong pronation had derotational osteotomies at the shafts of both radius and ulna to turn the forearm into a more useful position. Average forearm position moved from heavy pronation to near neutral or slight pronation, and all bones healed without major problems. No nerve or blood‑flow complications were reported, so this two‑bone shaft osteotomy was considered a simple and safe way to correct forearm position.
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Ten children with proximal CRUS (12 forearms) had derotational osteotomies of the distal radius and proximal ulna fixed with plates, moving the forearm from an average of about 57° pronation to around neutral, with roughly 53° of correction. All osteotomies healed, Failla function scores improved from mostly fair/poor to mostly good/excellent, and no nerve, blood‑flow, or infection problems were reported. The paper also summarizes other osteotomy methods and supports plate‑fixed two‑bone derotation between ages 3-9 as a safe way to place the forearm in a more useful position.
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Twelve children with proximal CRUS (14 forearms) and strong fixed pronation had a minimally invasive, single‑session double‑level rotational osteotomy of both radius and ulna using intramedullary K‑wires for fixation. The average forearm position was moved from heavy pronation into a more neutral or slightly pronated functional range, and most children gained easier use of the hands in daily life. All osteotomies healed without major nerve or blood‑flow problems, and the technique avoided large scars or a second surgery to remove plates.
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Families with radioulnar synostosis plus serious blood problems were found to carry germline MECOM variants affecting the EVI1 protein, defining a syndrome called RUS with hematologic disease (RUSHD). The same MECOM change could cause very different marrow problems, from mild single low blood counts to severe bone marrow failure needing transplant, and onset ranged from infancy to adulthood. Management focused on monitoring and treating the marrow failure (often with bone marrow transplant), while the forearm fusion itself was not always operated on.
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A 35‑year‑old carpenter with no history of trauma or surgery developed proximal radioulnar synostosis that completely blocked forearm rotation. Surgeons removed the bony bridge through combined posterior and anterior approaches and placed bone wax plus fascia between the bones, then started aggressive physiotherapy from day 2. At 2‑year follow‑up, the patient had painless, useful supination and pronation for work, with no sign of the bridge coming back.
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Three children with type IV CRUS suddenly developed a stiff, bent elbow that would not straighten after the radial head got stuck under tight tissue in front of the joint. Gentle traction under anesthesia released the block in all three, and two children also had the misshapen radial head removed to stop the problem coming back. Follow‑up showed good elbow motion and pain relief after this combination of release, radial head excision, and rehab.
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Adults with long‑standing proximal radioulnar synostosis and a dislocated radial head had the radial head and proximal radius removed down to the end of the fused segment, and the cut radial shaft was wrapped with a strip of thigh tissue (tensor fascia lata graft). Elbow bending and straightening improved, painful catching stopped, and patients could do daily activities more easily, even though forearm rotation stayed limited. The operation was simple, did not need special implants, and gave good pain relief and function in these delayed adult cases.
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A 16‑year‑old boy broke the distal ulna with a minimally displaced greenstick fracture and was treated in a cast and then a splint. Three months later, he returned with complete loss of forearm rotation, and imaging showed a distal radioulnar synostosis. Surgical removal of the bony bridge restored forearm motion, and no recurrence was seen on follow‑up.
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Ten adults with post‑traumatic radioulnar synostosis in Kuwait needed surgery because forearm rotation was severely blocked. Most had the bony bridge removed, often with tissue placed between radius and ulna and followed by rehab, which improved their pronation-supination arc and daily function. Complications and recurrences were uncommon in this series, but the paper stresses careful planning and early motion after surgery to protect the result.
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Twelve children with CRUS (14 forearms) and strong fixed pronation had a minimally invasive, single‑session double‑level rotational osteotomy of both forearm bones using intramedullary K‑wires. The average forearm position changed from marked pronation to a more neutral or slightly pronated angle, and most children showed better use of the hand in daily life. All osteotomies healed without major nerve or blood‑flow problems, and scars were small because only short incisions were needed.
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Children with severe CRUS deformity had derotational osteotomies to turn the forearm from heavy pronation into a more useful position. Most osteotomies were done through the synostosis and fixed with intramedullary wires or other devices, and bones healed in about 6-8 weeks. Forearm position and ability to do daily tasks improved, but osteotomies done directly at the synostosis had higher risks of nerve and blood‑flow problems than those done at the shafts.
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Two patients with proximal radioulnar synostosis had the fused bone separated and a free microvascular fascio‑fat graft placed between the radius and ulna. Forearm rotation improved and no re‑fusion of the bones was seen during follow‑up. This technique shows that a living fat-fascia graft can act as an effective barrier to prevent the bones from growing back together.
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A 26‑year‑old man with previously unrecognized CRUS sustained a fracture through the fused segment after a road traffic accident. Open reduction and internal fixation with a plate plus early, structured rehabilitation led to solid bone healing and near‑normal forearm motion by 6 months. The report shows that fractures through a CRUS segment can be fixed surgically with good function when the anatomy is carefully evaluated.
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A 55‑year‑old woman developed radioulnar synostosis after an open both‑bone forearm fracture treated with intramedullary wires, where leftover fragments filled the interosseous space. Nine months later, the forearm was fixed with loss of pronation, and imaging showed a solid bone bridge between radius and ulna. Surgical excision of the bridge without interposition tissue, plus early physiotherapy, restored good pronation-supination by 12 months with no recurrence.
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A patient developed radioulnar synostosis as a complication after a complex elbow injury that included fractures and ligament damage. Imaging showed abnormal bone formation connecting the radius and ulna, which caused loss of forearm rotation. Surgical excision of the bony bridge with appropriate fixation and rehabilitation improved motion and reduced pain.
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Two children with proximal CRUS and severe twisting of the forearm bones had a complex reconstruction that removed most of the radius, reshaped the ulna, and replaced the missing radius with a piece of fibula bone to form a new joint. At follow‑up, both patients gained about 65-70 degrees of total forearm rotation with good daily use of the arm. The study proposes this large reconstruction for severe deformities with helical bone distortion, while milder cases do not need surgery.
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One adult developed distal radioulnar synostosis as a rare complication after percutaneous fixation of distal radius and ulnar styloid fractures. Surgical management with a modified Sauvé-Kapandji-type derotational procedure restored useful forearm rotation and wrist function. No recurrence of the synostosis or major complications were reported at follow-up, and daily activities were performed without major limitation.
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A 7‑year‑old boy developed proximal radioulnar synostosis after high‑energy trauma to the elbow and forearm. Surgical treatment used a modified derotational osteotomy with excision of the bony bridge and soft tissue interposition to restore rotation. Forearm motion and daily function improved after surgery, with no recurrence of the synostosis at follow‑up.
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A 7-year-old boy developed distal radioulnar synostosis after a high-energy road traffic accident and initial open reduction and fixation of both forearm bones. One year later, synostosis resection with interposition of autologous fat restored full forearm rotation, with no recurrence at 16-month follow-up. A brief review of recent pediatric cases shows that early surgical resection with or without biological interposition with early rehabilitation usually leads to good motion and low recurrence.
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Two children with congenital proximal radioulnar synostosis developed sudden, fixed elbow flexion that made arm use difficult. Surgical release around the elbow, without changing the forearm bones, corrected the acute flexion deformity and improved arm function. Elbows stayed stable with better motion at follow-up, and no new serious problems were reported.
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Two children with congenital proximal radioulnar synostosis developed sudden fixed elbow flexion that blocked arm motion. Surgical treatment removed tight front‑of‑elbow soft tissues and a hypoplastic, annular‑ligament-like structure, allowing full elbow extension while leaving the synostosis itself untreated. Elbow motion and daily function improved and stayed better at follow‑up without major new problems.
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A 42-year-old woman developed proximal radioulnar synostosis after a conservatively treated radial head fracture, which caused severe loss of forearm rotation. Surgical excision of the bony bridge with an anconeus muscle flap placed between the radius and ulna restored functional pronation and supination. At follow-up, forearm motion remained good with no recurrence of the synostosis or major complications.
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Sixty-three adults with same-level fractures of both forearm bones were treated with elastic stable intramedullary nailing and followed for at least one year. Bone healing occurred in all patients, and only one person (1.2%) developed radioulnar synostosis at the middle third of the forearm. Overall arm function scores were good or excellent in almost all cases, and open fractures or open reductions did not delay healing.
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One adult with extensive post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis from the proximal to distal forearm had almost no forearm rotation. Treatment involved wide excision of the bony bridge combined with a free vascularized flap placed between the radius and ulna plus postoperative rehabilitation to allow rotation. Forearm motion and function improved without recurrence of the synostosis at follow-up.
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Adults with post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis were treated by wide excision of the bony bridge plus interposition of a free fat flap between the radius and ulna. Most patients regained useful pronation and supination with low recurrence rates after surgery. The series supports using radical excision with soft-tissue interposition to lower the chance of the bones re-fusing while improving arm function.
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Two adults with proximal radioulnar synostosis after trauma were treated by removing the bony bridge and filling the gap with a posterior interosseous adipofascial flap that keeps its own blood supply. The flap was rotated into the space between the radius and ulna and anchored through a small skin button so it stayed in place while early motion began. Forearm rotation improved, and no synostosis recurrence was seen at follow-up, suggesting this living pedicled flap is a reliable way to prevent the bones from re-fusing.
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An adult with a “floating elbow” from high-energy trauma was treated with a humeral plate and intramedullary nails in the radius and ulna, then later developed radioulnar synostosis and radial nerve injury. CT scans showed a bony bridge between the radius and ulna in the proximal-mid forearm, causing loss of forearm rotation. Because elbow motion and function were acceptable and nerve recovery was progressing, no further surgery for the synostosis was performed, and the case highlights that intramedullary nailing plus severe trauma can increase synostosis risk.
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A 70-year-old man developed proximal radioulnar synostosis with nonunion of the radial neck after a forearm injury and internal fixation. Surgical treatment included excision of the synostosis, bone grafting of the radial neck, and plate fixation to restore elbow and forearm function. Pain and motion improved after surgery, and the case highlights the need to consider synostosis plus nonunion when evaluating persistent elbow pain after trauma.
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Children with radioulnar synostosis and severe fixed pronation underwent derotational osteotomy of the proximal radius and distal ulna to place the forearm in a more useful position. After surgery, most patients showed clear improvement in daily tasks like eating, washing, and writing, with stable bone healing. Complications such as nerve irritation or partial loss of correction were uncommon and generally manageable, so overall function and satisfaction were good.
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An adult developed proximal radioulnar synostosis exactly where an external fixator pin had crossed the forearm after a fracture. Surgical excision of the bony bridge restored forearm rotation and improved arm use. The report stresses careful pin placement during external fixation and early follow-up to catch this rare but serious complication.
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Two children developed radioulnar synostosis after forearm injuries and were treated surgically once the bony bridge had matured. One child had simple excision of the synostosis, and the other had excision plus placement of a soft-tissue interposition flap between the radius and ulna. Both regained useful pronation and supination with no early recurrence, showing that carefully timed resection can restore rotation in growing children.
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An adult with post-traumatic proximal radioulnar synostosis is used to illustrate a step-by-step surgical technique for removing the bony bridge between radius and ulna. The operation includes careful exposure, wide excision of the synostosis, and soft-tissue interposition to keep the bones apart while healing. Forearm rotation improved after surgery, and the report emphasizes technical points that help lower the risk of recurrence.
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A 52‑year‑old woman developed proximal radioulnar synostosis from heterotopic bone after a metal radial head replacement for an elbow fracture. The abnormal bone bridge formed between the radius and ulna and blocked forearm rotation. Excision of the heterotopic bone improved motion, and the report discusses strategies to prevent and treat this kind of heterotopic ossification around the elbow.
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One adult with long-standing post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis in the distal third of the forearm underwent excision of the bony bridge through a volar approach. The surgeon wrapped the patient’s own palmaris longus tendon around the exposed ulna and added free fat as an interposition layer to reduce re-ossification. At 10-year follow-up there was no recurrence of the synostosis, only modest gain in rotation, but the patient could do daily activities comfortably.
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A 9‑year‑old girl developed distal radioulnar synostosis after Kirschner‑wire (K‑wire) fixation of a distal radius fracture. A bony bridge formed between the radius and ulna near the wrist, leading to loss of forearm rotation. The report emphasizes careful wire placement and early follow‑up, because wires that cross or irritate the interosseous space may increase the risk of this rare complication.
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Many different osteotomy techniques for kids with radioulnar synostosis are summarized, focusing on what age to operate, how much to rotate the forearm, and where to cut the bones. Most children had surgery around age 5, bones usually healed in about 6–8 weeks, and target positions were near neutral or slight pronation/supination depending on side and whether one or both arms were involved. Cutting directly through the synostosis carried a much higher risk of nerve and blood vessel problems than cutting both forearm bones away from the fusion area.
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A child developed proximal radioulnar synostosis after an isolated radial head fracture that had been treated nonoperatively in a cast. A bony bridge formed between radius and ulna near the elbow, severely limiting forearm rotation. Surgical excision of the synostosis restored useful pronation–supination, and the authors stress that even seemingly simple radial head fractures can rarely lead to this complication.
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An 8‑year‑old girl developed proximal radioulnar synostosis weeks after a minimally displaced radial neck fracture with an associated olecranon fracture that were treated only with closed reduction and casting. Over two and a half years she progressed to complete loss of forearm rotation with a large bony bridge across the proximal radioulnar joint. The authors highlight that even nonoperatively managed, mildly displaced radial neck fractures with concomitant elbow injuries can rarely lead to this complication and recommend closer radiographic and range‑of‑motion follow‑up.
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Surgery to separate the joined bones and place a tissue flap between them prevented the bones from growing back together in all cases. Forearm rotation improved after surgery, but turning the palm upward (supination) stayed harder to improve than turning it downward (pronation). The position of the joint between the radius and the upper arm bone often shifted to a more backward alignment after surgery, without a clear link to motion differences.
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A man with a severe arm injury and head trauma developed a solid bone bridge between the two forearm bones, which blocked rotation. Surgeons removed the bone bridge and placed a thin tissue flap based on the radial artery between the bones to stop it from growing back. After surgery and therapy, forearm rotation and hand use improved, and no new bone bridge formed over the follow-up period.
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Children with severe limits in forearm rotation had surgery that removed the fused segment and used soft-tissue interposition and other reconstructive steps rather than only rotating the bones. Many gained better arm motion and could do daily tasks more easily after healing. Complications were limited, but the article emphasizes careful planning and technique to avoid nerve injury and stiffness.
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