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FIXATION OF DISPLACED DISTAL ULNA FRACTURES IN ADULTS BY FLEXIBLE INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL

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Last updated: 29 Mar 2025

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Background: A distal ulnar fracture that occurs alone is a rare injury. It frequently results from a direct
trauma to the ulnar border, which already has inadequate soft tissue. The purpose of this study was to
assess the clinical & radiological outcomes of using a flexible intramedullary nail to treat displaced distal
ulna fractures in adults. Methods: Prospective research included 20 adults with displaced distal ulna
fractures admitted in orthopedic department of Sohag University Hospital. Evaluation was done using
Grace & Eversmann rating system, VAS score & DASH score (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, &
Hand). Results: Regarding the surgical outcomes; the operation time ranged from 52 to 127 min with a
mean time of 86.9 ± 16.8 mins. The time of consolidation ranged from 9 to 27 weeks with a mean of 16 ±
4.05 weeks. Regarding the complication, 5 (25%) patients had superficial infection, and 2 (10%) patients
had a nail back-out. Most patients experienced significant improvement in the Grace & Eversmann rating
system, with excellent outcomes observed at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion: The use of flexible
intramedullary nails for fixation of displaced distal ulna fractures in adults yielded favorable clinical &
radiological outcomes. Keywords: Fixation, Distal Ulna, Ulna Fractures, Flexible Intramedullary Nail

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10.21608/ejor.2024.418182

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Ulnar fracture, adults, flexible nails, Intramedullary Fixation

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Hosam

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El-Azab

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Orthopedic dept., Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag, Egypt

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Mahmoud

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Hassan Alsayed

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Orthopedic dept., Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag, Egypt

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Shazly

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S. Mosa

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Orthopedic dept., Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag, Egypt

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Moustafa

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Elsayed

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Orthopedic dept., Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag, Egypt

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5

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1

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54572

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2025-03-01

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2024-07-27

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2025-03-01

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37

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42

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2682-4744

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2314-6710

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Original articles: include clinical trials, interventional research, Basic researches and clinically relevant laboratory investigations

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1,828

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Egyptian Journal of Orthopedic Research

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https://ejor.journals.ekb.eg/

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FIXATION OF DISPLACED DISTAL ULNA FRACTURES IN ADULTS BY FLEXIBLE INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL

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29 Mar 2025