Emergency medicine
Atul Rai Sharma; Akash Singhal; Anurag Patil; Gladson David Masih
Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 66-68
Abstract
Objective: Distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) subluxation with associated both bones forearm fracture is a rare clinical entity and is easily missed, leading to significant functional limitations.Case Presentation: A 28-year-old male fell on the outstretched hand and suffered left side both bones forearm ...
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Objective: Distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) subluxation with associated both bones forearm fracture is a rare clinical entity and is easily missed, leading to significant functional limitations.Case Presentation: A 28-year-old male fell on the outstretched hand and suffered left side both bones forearm shaft fracture with ipsilateral DRUJ disruption. Operative intervention in the form of plating was done for both bones forearm shaft fracture and DRUJ was stabilised with one k wire and above elbow plaster splint in full supination was given for 6 weeks. At one-year follow-up, fracture was united and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score was 11.7, and he was well satisfied.Conclusion: DRUJ disruption should be carefully evaluated in all the patients with associated shaft fractures of radius and ulna. Timely diagnosis and optimal intervention may prevent any functional limitations.
Trauma
Mohit Kumar Arora; Ela Madaan
Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 48-50
Abstract
Patellar fracture is a relatively uncommon fracture especially the vertical sagittal type. In cases of high energy trauma injury, it is usually associated with fracture of ipsilateral distal femur or proximal tibia. However, the combination of vertical sagittal fracture patella and ipsilateral fracture ...
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Patellar fracture is a relatively uncommon fracture especially the vertical sagittal type. In cases of high energy trauma injury, it is usually associated with fracture of ipsilateral distal femur or proximal tibia. However, the combination of vertical sagittal fracture patella and ipsilateral fracture lateral condyle is very rare. This necessitates judicious diagnosis and appropriate management to ensure optimal functional outcome. Open reduction and internal fixation is the treatment of choice in managing these types of injuries. This should be followed by gradual mobilization of the affected knee joint. Weight bearing can be started once the fracture starts showing signs of union on X-rays. Literature search shows only one case report describing this pattern. The aim of this case report is to highlight the rarity of this injury, to understand the injury mechanism and surgical approach used for these injuries. The knowledge of this combination will help us manage these injuries so that good functional outcome is achieved