Proximal Third Of Ulna Research Articles

SURGICAL OUTCOME OF PERCUTANEOUS PIN FIXATION OF PROXIMAL THIRD FRACTURE OF ULNA IN MONTEGGIA FRACTURE DISLOCATION IN CHILDREN

Introduction: Monteggia fracture dislocation is a rare and severe injury of both paediatric and adult forearm and elbow.It was described for the rst time by GIOVANNI BATTISTA MONTEGGIA in 1840,who reported two cases of fracture of the proximal third of ulna with conjoint ventral dislocation of the proximal radius. In 1967 JOSE LUIS BADO published a classication scheme of monteggia lesion based on the direction of the dislocation of radial head,this anatomical classication was suitable for both adults and children .Monteggia fracture dislocations constitute about 1% – 2% of all forearm fractures . Monteggia fractures remain challenging paediatric injuries because of difculties in diagnosis , propensity for instability and complexity of late reconstruction. More than 50% of these fracture dislocation are misdiagnosed in children and leads to dysfunction of elbow joint. The xation and stabilization of ulna fracture will automatically reduce the radial head dislocation. The aim of this study is to evaluate a group of paediatric patients with Monteggia lesion and its equivalents treated by percutaneous xation of proximal third ulna fracture with k wire after reduction of fracture ulna and dislocated radio capitular joint under c-arm guidance. Materials and methods We treated 18 children of age ranging between 6 to 12 years with Monteggia fracture dislocation of the forearm with percutaneous xation of the proximal third fracture of ulna with k wires after reduction of fracture and dislocated radio-capitular joint under C-arm control.The elbow is immobilized in exion with plaster of paris slab and bandage for a period of four weeks and mobilization of elbow is started after four weeks. By the end of 8 weeks K-wire removed. All fractures are xed with in twenty four hours. The results Results : are good, there is no incidents of any stiffness. Range of movements of elbow and forearm are well preserved.The function of elbow and forearm are satisfactory.Conclusion:A good outcome after Monteggia injury in a child requires early diagnosis and prompt stable anatomical reduction of the ulna fracture and this can be achieved through stabilization of ulna by percutaneous intramedullary k wires

Bilateral Monteggia Fracture: A Rare Case Presentation.

Introduction:Giovanni Monteggia was the first to describe two cases of fractures of the proximal third of ulna with dislocation of the radial head. Monteggia fractures much more commonly are seen in children than in adults, but the bilateral entity is rare in both age groups. The following case is about the course of treatment for bilateral Monteggia fractures in a young male.Case Report:A 35-year-old male came to the emergency with alleged history of roadside accident. Radiography showed bilateral Monteggia fracture type III (by the Bados classification). Surgical intervention was required with locking compression plates put on the both sides. Closed reduction of the radial head was done on both sides. The patient was given pop slabs for bilateral forearms for 21 days. After removing the splints, the function of the elbow was determined by the Broberg Morrey score which was on the right side 45 and on the left side 47 and 100 on both sides after 5 months of follow-up.Conclusion:Surgical intervention and early rehabilitation are the most important and ideal line of treatment for the return of the good function of both elbows. Diagnosis, surgical technique, rehabilitation program, and clinical results are reported. The bilateral nature of the presentation does not affect the outcome of the fractures.

Surgical management of fracture of the proximal third of ulna and buried kirschner wire fixation for radial head fracture: A case report

A 18-year-old male patient gave alleged history of road traffic accident, it’s borewell lorry run over elbow - high velocity injury. On examination – wound of size 12 x 6 cm over posterior aspect of right elbow, exposing bone fragments and laceration of muscles in the posterior aspect of the proximal forearm contaminated with sand and grass particles. Patient clinico-radiologically diagnosed as fracture of the proximal third of ulna and radial head right sided without distal neurovascular deficits. All other long bones and joints were clinically found to be normal. After informed consent, patient underwent Wound debridement, open reduction and internal fixation with buried Kirschner’s wire fixation for radial head and with cannulated cancellous screw fixation for olecranon was done, with skin grafting for raw area on posterior aspect of right elbow. Patient is being followed at regular intervals. Range of motion at 6months right elbow is 0-130 degree flexion. Kirschner wire and cancellous screw are cost effective than any other expensive implants and it can be a alternative to the plate osteosynthesis.

Bilateral Monteggia fracture in adults

In 1814 Giovanni Monteggia first described two cases of fractures of the proximal third of ulna with dislocation of the radial head. These fractures are more common in children than in adults, and mutual Monteggia fracture is a rare complication. This study presents a treatment course of a patient with bilateral Monteggia fracture. A 55-year-old patient was injured by falling in the yard. Radiography showed bilateral Monteggia fracture type II (by the Badon classification). Operative treatment of fracture was done by a compression plate on the right side and by the zuggurtung technique on the left one. Closed repositioning of the radial head was done on both sides. The patient was wearing a plaster splint for the upper arm for 21 days. After removing the fixation, the function of the elbow was determined by the Broberg Morrey score (BM) which was on the right side 45.5 and on the left side 47.5. After the proper physical therapy, four months after the surgery, BM score was 100 on the right side, and 93 on the left one. Surgical treatment and early rehabilitation is the key for the return of good function of both elbows.

Brachydactyly type A1 with short humerus and associated skeletal features

We report on a three-generation family affected with an osteochondrodysplasia transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. The phenotype consists of short humerus, curved radius with accessory ossification centre at the proximal third of ulna, variable short stature and brachydactyly, and has not been reported to the best of our knowledge. The brachydactyly falls into the brachydactyly A1 category (especially short 2nd, 4th, and 5th middle phalanges). A unique feature in one family member is triphalangeal thumbs. Vertebrae are normal. Mental development is normal and deafness is seen in some of the family members. A mutation was excluded by sequencing the entire coding regions of the IHH gene encoding the Indian Hedgehog protein and the GDF5 gene. This condition is a novel chondrodyplasia phenotype or possibly one end of the spectrum of the brachydactyly A1.

Type III Monteggia Injury With Ipsilateral Distal Radius And Ulna Fracture

Monteggia described a lesion that consisted of a fracture of the proximal third of ulna and an anterior dislocation of the proximal end of the radius. Bado[1] in a series of forty patients, found that the fracture and dislocation could be displaced in various directions and described an extensive classification according to the direction of displacement of the radial head. This is a case report of an eight-year-old girl who sustained a type III Monteggia injury with ipsilateral distal radius and ulna fracture that to the best of our knowledge has not been previously reported in literature.

Clinical Study on Monteggia Fracture

In 1814, Giovanni Battista Monteggia first described two cased of fracture of proximal third of ulna with a dislocation of radial head, and this combined injury is now known as the Monteggia fracture. Despite its rarity, the importance of early recognition of dislocated radial head and correct treatment has been emphasized. Eight cases of Monteggia fracture were studied from March, 1984 to June, 1987. The results are as follows 1. Male patients were six and female were two. 2. The frequent cause of injury was fall down in four cases. 3. Bado type I accounted for 50%, type II for 12.5% and type III for 37.5%. 4. The level of ulna fracture was above upper one third of ulna in seven. 5. The common direction of dislocated radial head was anterior. 6. Two children and two adults were managed by closed reduction. 7. The results (by Bruce et al. criteria) were 3 excellent, 2 good, 1 fair and 2 poor. Four ulna fractures in adult were treated by open reduction and internal fixation using a semitubular plate.