FIXATION OF DISPLACED DISTAL ULNA FRACTURES IN ADULTS BY FLEXIBLE INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Orthopedic Research | ||||
| Article 5, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2025, Page 37-42 PDF (328.29 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original articles: include clinical trials, interventional research, Basic researches and clinically relevant laboratory investigations | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejor.2024.418182 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Hosam El-Azab; Mahmoud Hassan Alsayed; Shazly S. Mosa; Moustafa Elsayed | ||||
| Orthopedic dept., Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: A distal ulnar fracture that occurs alone is a rare injury. It frequently results from a direct trauma to the ulnar border, which already has inadequate soft tissue. The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical & radiological outcomes of using a flexible intramedullary nail to treat displaced distal ulna fractures in adults. Methods: Prospective research included 20 adults with displaced distal ulna fractures admitted in orthopedic department of Sohag University Hospital. Evaluation was done using Grace & Eversmann rating system, VAS score & DASH score (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, & Hand). Results: Regarding the surgical outcomes; the operation time ranged from 52 to 127 min with a mean time of 86.9 ± 16.8 mins. The time of consolidation ranged from 9 to 27 weeks with a mean of 16 ± 4.05 weeks. Regarding the complication, 5 (25%) patients had superficial infection, and 2 (10%) patients had a nail back-out. Most patients experienced significant improvement in the Grace & Eversmann rating system, with excellent outcomes observed at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion: The use of flexible intramedullary nails for fixation of displaced distal ulna fractures in adults yielded favorable clinical & radiological outcomes. Keywords: Fixation, Distal Ulna, Ulna Fractures, Flexible Intramedullary Nail | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Ulnar fracture; Adults; Flexible nails; Intramedullary fixation | ||||
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