Irreducible displacement of the distal radial epiphysis complicating a fracture of the lower radius and ulna

Open reduction of complete displacement of the distal radial epiphysis in an 11-year-old boy is reported. Difficulty was encountered in dealing with an associated radial diaphyseal fracture at a higher level, an open fracture of the distal ulna and an ulnar nerve injury. The rarity of this combinati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Injury 1984-01, Vol.16 (3), p.166-168
1. Verfasser: Young, Thomas B.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Open reduction of complete displacement of the distal radial epiphysis in an 11-year-old boy is reported. Difficulty was encountered in dealing with an associated radial diaphyseal fracture at a higher level, an open fracture of the distal ulna and an ulnar nerve injury. The rarity of this combination is discussed.
ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(84)90153-0