PubMed · 16460237
The source did not provide an abstract. Follow the original record for more information.
Explore connections, maps & timelines
FDA. 2006. FDA report.. https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.2006.620004
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.
KEEP EXPLORING
Explore the source record for details and available documents.
We report the 9 year follow-up results of treatment of a 5 year-old boy with bilateral congenital radial head dislocation by open reduction of the radial head and ulnar osteotomy with annular ligament reconstruction and discuss the management of this condition.
The technique of prophylactic internal fixation (PIF) of the radial osteocutaneous donor site is described and reviewed. Twenty-two donor sites were reinforced with a 3.5mm dynamic compression plate across the anterior defect. The incidence of fracture was 4.5% (1 out of 22). The single fracture was due to a technical error and was managed conservatively. Fracture at a donor site that has not been plated is more frequent and often becomes displaced, requiring secondary surgery. In contrast, the incidence of fracture, displacement and secondary surgery following prophylactic internal fixation (PIF) is relatively low. There have been no significant long-term complications with PIF. It is now the method of choice for managing the radial osteocutaneous donor site.