Iatrogenic Distal Radial Physeal Fracture during Insertion of Intramedullary Fixation for a Both Bone Forearm Fracture: A Case Report

Cory A. Bryan; Lauren C. Hyer; David E. Westberry

doi:10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00595

Iatrogenic Distal Radial Physeal Fracture during Insertion of Intramedullary Fixation for a Both Bone Forearm Fracture: A Case Report

Cory A. Bryan, Lauren C. Hyer, David E. Westberry

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Case:A 12-year-old boy with an isolated both bone forearm fracture was treated with closed reduction and flexible intramedullary nailing 11 days postinjury and after the loss of initial fracture alignment. On nail insertion, an intraoperative distal radial physeal fracture was encountered, thereby warranting modification in treatment.Conclusion:Physeal injury is a rare intraoperative complication of intramedullary fixation of forearm fractures. This report provides insight regarding the management and prevention of this rare complication.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	00595
Journal	JBJS Case Connector
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00595
State	Published - Jul 2020

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Iatrogenic Distal Radial Physeal Fracture during Insertion of Intramedullary Fixation for a Both Bone Forearm Fracture: A Case Report

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