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ArticleCureus2022

Ulnar Nerve Palsy in Both-Bone Forearm Fracture in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.

Saeed S Alghamdi, Fahd A Alhejili, Ahmad H Alharbi, Emad A Alzahrani, Salem J Bajuifer

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Saeed S AlghamdiOrthopaedic Surgery, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, SAU.
Fahd A AlhejiliOrthopedic Surgery, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, SAU.
Ahmad H AlharbiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al-Abdia Main Campus, Makkah, SAU.
Emad A AlzahraniDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al-Abdia Main Campus, Makkah, SAU.
Salem J BajuiferOrthopedic Surgery, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, SAU.

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Abstract

Closed fractures of both the radius and the ulna are common in the pediatric age group; however, ulnar nerve palsy is a rare complication with this type of fracture. We present a case of a fracture in both forearm bones in an eight-year-old boy. The patient was admitted for closed reduction and internal fixation. Before surgery, he developed signs of ulnar nerve palsy. The surgery took place under general anesthesia without complications. Postoperative recovery took place with signs of ulnar nerve palsy, and he was discharged the following day. After three months, the ulnar palsy completely resolved, and the fracture had healed. This case shows that a physical examination and ulnar nerve function should be assessed pre- and post-manual manipulation so that the patient can be managed properly. When nerve involvement is noted after manual manipulation of the limb, we recommend surgical intervention and fixation. Controlled studies would allow the development of an algorithm for managing similar cases.

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both bone forearm fractureclosed fractureelastic nailingpediatric fracturesulnar nerve palsy

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PMID36158431
PMCPMC9489226

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