Published November 30, 2025
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Post-Traumatic Radioulnar Synostosis 17 Years After Forearm Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review
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- 1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech.
- 2. Department of Anaesthesia, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech.
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Post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis (PRUS) is a rare but debilitating complication of forearm fractures, characterized by osseous fusion between the radius and ulna. We report a case of PRUS that developed 17 years after surgical fixation of a forearm fracture. Surgical excision of the synostosis led to excellent functional recovery. This case highlights the long-term risk of heterotopic ossification after forearm trauma and underscores the importance of meticulous surgical technique and early mobilization.
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