Radial Forearm Vascularized Osteomuscular Flap for Proximal Ulnar Deficiency After Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty: A Case Report

J. Ryan Hill, Martin I. Boyer, Aaron M. Chamberlain

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Abstract

Case: A 61-year-old woman presented with a failed proximal ulna allograft-prosthetic composite after revision total elbow arthroplasty (TEA). The ulnar deficiency was addressed using an osteomuscular flap from the distal radius pedicled on the radial artery. At final follow-up, she had minimal pain and a flexion-extension arc of 0° to 130°. Radiographs demonstrated graft incorporation and a stable TEA construct. Conclusion: This demonstrates utilization of a vascularized osteomuscular flap from the radius for treatment of proximal ulnar deficiency in the setting of revision TEA. This technique offers an alternative option for the challenge of a failed TEA with ulnar bone loss.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJBJS case connector
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2 2022

Keywords

  • Bone grafting
  • Bone loss
  • Flap
  • Revision
  • Total elbow arthroplasty

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