Concerns regarding one-bone forearm reconstruction and distal radioulnar joint fusion for emergency one-stage operation in traumatic major bone defect of forearm

The article by Wang Y et al [1] on the one-bone forearm (OBF) reconstruction and distal radioulnar joint fusion as an emergency one-stage operation in traumatic major bone defects of the forearm, provides a piece of interesting evidence concerning the salvage options for such complex trauma. Although, there are some shortcomings of this procedure considering the loss of rotatory motion of the forearm, shortening and cosmetic issues, the limb preservation and a satisfactory functional restoration are of paramount importance to the patients.

Source: Injury - June 28, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Arvind Kumar, Yawar haider, Sandeep Kumar, Javed Jameel Source Type: research