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Combined open bipolar Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture: a case report with a 1-year follow-up.
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Strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction [Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr] 2017 Aug; Vol. 12 (2), pp. 121-125. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Mar 04. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures account for 1-5% of total forearm fractures. A combined Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture is an extremely rare injury. We present a case of a Gustillo-Henderson type 2 open combined bipolar Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture, as well as fracture of the ulnar coronoid process in a 49-year old male. The patient was treated surgically, with open reduction and internal fixation. At 6 months postoperative, he was diagnosed with pseudarthrosis and underwent surgery with autologous bone grafting from the iliac crest. At the 1-year follow-up, the patient presented an extension deficit of 5° in elbow, a 15° deficit in pronation and 20° deficit in supination of the wrist. The patient continues to work as a painter without significant problems in his everyday routine and he is still regularly engaged in cycling. Additionally we provide a historical background of these injuries.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1828-8936
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28260178
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11751-017-0280-z