Background: Treatment of forearm fracture nonunion is challenging. Several surgical techniques for the treatment of forearm nonunion have been reported. Objectives: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the effects of the radial forearm bone graft technique in cases with forearm nonunion. Patients and Methods: We treated 7 patients with forearm nonunions via radial forearm bone flap and internal plate fixation. On the preoperative examination and last follow-up, the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Q-DASH) score, elbow, forearm and wrist arches of motion and grip force were measured. At the final follow-up, radiographic union and patient satisfaction and return to work were assessed. Results: The mean follow-up duration was 34 ± 23 months. The Q-DASH scores improved from 70 ± 6 points preoperatively to 13 ± 15 points at final follow-up (P < 0.01). The preopetative range of motion (ROM) was 101 ± 26 degrees; whereas the final forearm ROM was 140 ± 17 (P = 0.01). All nonunions united uneventfully (range 3-6 months). At the last follow-up, the grip force was 83% of uninjured extremity and all patients were satisfied with the outcome of the operation. Conclusions: Radial forearm bone flap is a safe, useful and novel technique in cases with forearm nonunion.
Kamrani,R. S. , Farhoud,A. R. , Nabian,M. H. and Farhadi,L. (2015). Treatment of Nonunion of Forearm Bones Using Radial Forearm Bone Flap. (e99953). Trauma Monthly, 20(4), e99953 doi: 10.5812/traumamon.22622
MLA
Kamrani,R. S. , , Farhoud,A. R. , , Nabian,M. H. , and Farhadi,L. . "Treatment of Nonunion of Forearm Bones Using Radial Forearm Bone Flap" .e99953 , Trauma Monthly, 20, 4, 2015, e99953. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.22622
HARVARD
Kamrani R. S., Farhoud A. R., Nabian M. H., Farhadi L. (2015). 'Treatment of Nonunion of Forearm Bones Using Radial Forearm Bone Flap', Trauma Monthly, 20(4), e99953. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.22622
CHICAGO
R. S. Kamrani, A. R. Farhoud, M. H. Nabian and L. Farhadi, "Treatment of Nonunion of Forearm Bones Using Radial Forearm Bone Flap," Trauma Monthly, 20 4 (2015): e99953, doi: 10.5812/traumamon.22622
VANCOUVER
Kamrani R. S., Farhoud A. R., Nabian M. H., Farhadi L. Treatment of Nonunion of Forearm Bones Using Radial Forearm Bone Flap. Trauma Mon, 2015; 20(4): e99953. doi: 10.5812/traumamon.22622