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ArticleCase reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery2024

Open reduction and internal fixation of a radius and ulna fracture in a patient with an elbow arthrodesis: a case report.

Kyle Mangum, Taylor Blackwood, Tammam Hanna, Justin Harder, Evan Hernandez, Brendan MacKay

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Kyle MangumSchool of Medicine, TX Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Taylor BlackwoodDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Tammam HannaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Justin HarderDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Evan HernandezDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Brendan MacKayDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.

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Abstract

This case report outlines the effective use of the Titanium Elastic Nail System (TENS) for treating a peri-implant mid-shaft radius and ulna fracture in a patient with previous elbow arthrodesis and rotational full-thickness flap coverage. Given the paucity of literature surrounding this complex problem, we present a minimally - invasive treatment option which facilitated complete fracture healing, demonstrating the TENS's efficacy in complex orthopedic scenarios.

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elbow arthrodesisOpen reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)Titanium Elastic Nail System (TENS)

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PMID38988504
PMCPMC11234911

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