Ulna Fractures After Elbow Arthrodesis: A Report of 3 Cases.

Abed Abdelaziz Gregory Kanski Jacob Silver David C RingAugustus D Mazzocca

Published in: JBJS case connector (2021)

The risk of fracture is likely related to vulnerability of the arm with no elbow flexion and may not be ameliorated by changes in operative technique or bone quality. Ulna fracture can be anticipated after elbow arthrodesis and might further limit enthusiasm for elbow arthrodesis.

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