Jason Shih Hoellwarth1, Brian P Scannell2. 1. Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. 2. OrthoCarolina and Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Abstract
CASE: A 12-year-old male patient sustained a multisegmental both-bone forearm fracture. Definitive stabilization was ulna intramedullary pinning, with stainless steel plating of the radius followed by a titanium plate stacked atop and extending internal fixation. Currently, 36 months after surgery, he experiences no limitations or complications. All hardware remains in situ. CONCLUSION: We believe this is the first description of different material plates in direct contact, of stacked plates, and of 1 plate extending another's fixation. No adverse effects developed.
CASE: A 12-year-old male patient sustained a multisegmental both-bone forearm fracture. Definitive stabilization was ulna intramedullary pinning, with stainless steel plating of the radius followed by a titanium plate stacked atop and extending internal fixation. Currently, 36 months after surgery, he experiences no limitations or complications. All hardware remains in situ. CONCLUSION: We believe this is the first description of different material plates in direct contact, of stacked plates, and of 1 plate extending another's fixation. No adverse effects developed.