Radioulnar Fusion

[snwbrdr12]

I had a radioulnar fusion in 2003.  It took 2 surgeries because the first one didn't hold.  In the second surgery, the doc put 11 screws, 2 plates, and cadaver bone in my forearm and 1 screw in my elbow.  It has never stopped hurting since that surgery.  I'm not supposed to be able to pronate or supinate, but I can partially.  When I do, it crunches and pops. It's really painful and twice the size of my other arm.  If the doctor takes the screws and plates out, will the fusion hold up?  If not, are there any other solutions?

[foxieroxie82]

I have a son whom is 2 yrs old will be turning 3 next month. He was born with a rare condition called Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis. Its when the forearm is fused together near the elbow. They would do surgery on him but I am having second thoughts on it and want more opinions about it.
He cant handle coin change and eat right and turn his arm fully like normal people. I have done some researching on his condition since I have found out this year and there are been saying he will grow up with pain and no pain at all. he cannot play guitar but only if it laying on his laps. I am just nervous because I need to let them know if I should let them do the surgery or not he is only 3 yrs old and there will be complications.
Please help me out!!

[DrNavneetMD]

Hello Dear,

What has been the cause of radioulnar fusion?
What is due to some trauma or previous surgery of congenital with late or incidental detection?
The most common cause of posttraumatic radioulnar synostosis is an operatively treated forearm fracture. High-energy, comminuted, open fractures are more likely to develop this complication.
Attempts to achieve and maintain motion at the fusion site are usually not successful and typically recur

Minimal periosteal disruption prevents further stimulation of bone, limiting recurrence. Minimal postoperative immobilization is recommended. However, this needs to judged and decided by your orthopedician and needs to be related to the indication for the surgery.

Take care