Post-traumatic humero-ulnar synostosis

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2014 Jul;23(4):379-82. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000049.

Abstract

A humero-ulnar synostosis is a bony connection between the humerus and the ulna. This is a very rare finding and it results in a serious disability of the elbow. Usually, a synostosis of the elbow occurs as a congenital anomaly. In this case, a 6-year-old girl was seen with a post-traumatic humero-ulnar synostosis, which has never been reported in the literature before. Surgical resection of the humero-ulnar synostosis was performed. Along with rapid intensive physical therapy, almost full recovery of function was achieved. The short-term result is very satisfactory, but the long-term results and recurrence rate are still unknown.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arm Injuries / complications*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Humerus / abnormalities*
  • Synostosis / diagnosis
  • Synostosis / etiology*
  • Synostosis / therapy
  • Ulna / abnormalities*