Abstract
While several complications are described after intramedullary fixation using Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN) for pediatric forearm fractures, delayed union rates are reported to be around 4%. A 12-year-old patient, who underwent TEN after a forearm fracture, was recommended to have a secondary surgery due to nonunion at the ulna after 16 weeks of follow-up. Unfortunately, the existing callus formation was lost after the patient received a second blow during the preoperative preparation process. Moreover, the family refused the operation because of the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. The patient’s family gave consent after 35 weeks, and the patient was taken under the operation. The complete union was achieved with a full range of motion after 6 months of follow-up. In conclusion, in pediatric forearm fractures, one should be careful about the delayed union, carry out close follow-up and thorough evaluation, and secondary surgery should not be avoided when necessary.
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