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ArticleCase reports in orthopedics2026

Median Nerve Entrapment After Intramedullary Nailing of a Pediatric Both-Bone Forearm Fracture: A Rare Case Report.

Kamlesh N Devmurari, Harshkumar D Patel, Prakruti Devmurari, Shivani Patel

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Kamlesh N DevmurariDepartment of Orthopaedics, Aarsh Children's Orthopaedics Hospitals, Ahmedabad, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8174-6089
Harshkumar D PatelDepartment of Orthopaedics, Aarsh Children's Orthopaedics Hospitals, Ahmedabad, India.
Prakruti DevmurariDepartment of Orthopaedics, Aarsh Children's Orthopaedics Hospitals, Ahmedabad, India.
Shivani PatelDepartment of Orthopaedics, Aarsh Children's Orthopaedics Hospitals, Ahmedabad, India.

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Abstract

Case: We present a case of a 10-year-old boy with a distal third both-bone forearm fracture, who developed delayed median nerve dysfunction following closed reduction and intramedullary nailing. The child later developed a nonhealing ulcer and sensory loss over the middle finger. Surgical exploration confirmed the nerve trapped within the callus; neurolysis and primary repair were performed. The patient showed progressive neurological recovery and complete sensory and motor restoration at 1-year after repair. Conclusion: Median nerve entrapment should be considered in cases of persistent pain or neurological symptoms following pediatric forearm fracture fixation. Early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention yield excellent functional outcomes.

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callus entrapmentcase reportmedian nerve entrapmentnerve repairpediatric forearm fracture

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