1 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech.
2 Department of Anaesthesia, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(02), 1130-1135
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.2.3831
Received on 05 October 2025; revised on 10 November 2025; accepted on 13 November 2025
Post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis (PRUS) is a rare but debilitating complication of forearm fractures, characterized by osseous fusion between the radius and ulna. We report a case of PRUS that developed 17 years after surgical fixation of a forearm fracture. Surgical excision of the synostosis led to excellent functional recovery. This case highlights the long-term risk of heterotopic ossification after forearm trauma and underscores the importance of meticulous surgical technique and early mobilization.
Post-traumatic radioulnar synostosis;Heterotopic ossification; Forearm fractures; Surgical excision; Radioulnar fusion; Forearm trauma complications
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F. Rifki, M. Akhouayri, N. Elghoul, H. Salahi and A. Azzouzi. Post-Traumatic Radioulnar Synostosis 17 Years After Forearm Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(02), 1130-1135. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.2.3831.
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