Radioulnar synostosis is an abnormal connection between the radius and ulna. Radioulnar synostosis may be congenital, iatrogenic, or posttraumatic and may limit the range of motion of the forearm to varying degrees. A limited range of motion will result in varied functional deficits with assorted levels of morbidity. The goal of treating radioulnar synostosis is to reduce the functional deficits to an acceptable level for the individual patient. Interventions for radioulnar synostosis may be operative or nonoperative, and the choice of therapy is dictated by the etiology, location, degree, and morbidity of the synostosis. This activity reviews the etiology, epidemiology, common physical examination findings, interventions, and complications of radioulnar synostosis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with functional deficits due to this abnormality.
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- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
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