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X-ray antero-posterior view (A) and computed tomography 3D reconstruction (B) of right forearm showing grossly shortened radius, deformed radius and ulna with radio ulnar dislocation
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Diagnostic assessment: X-ray imaging of the right forearm revealed a grossly shortened radius, deformed radius and ulna and radio ulnar dislocation, as shown in Figure 1.
computed tomography coronal (A) and sagittal (B) view of right forearm showing non-visualization of the proximal 1/3rd of the radius with the shaft of ulna appearing curved and poorly supporting the wrist joint; muscles of the forearm show disuse atrophy
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Muscles of the right forearm appeared atrophied, as shown in Figure 2.
post-operative (osteotomy of radius and ulna) X-ray antero-posterior (A) and lateral (B) view of right forearm showing reduction of the deformity using a fibular bone graft and k-wire stabilization
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Alignment of the proximal ulna with distal radius with K-wire and bone grafting was performed under general anaesthesia and a brachial plexus nerve block, as shown in Figure 3.