Complications and Revision Surgery of Forearm Fractures

Abstract

Nonunion or malunion of forearm fractures may result in restricted range of motion or persistent pain, leading to limitations in activities of daily living. Complications may also present in the form of ectopic bone growth or persistent infections. A systematic method to evaluate complications resulting from forearm fractures is helpful to both determine the cause for the failure and plan for adequate reconstruction.

Keywords: Both bone forearm fractures; Compression plating; Heterotopic ossification; Malunion; Nonunion.