Eur J Orthop Surg Tr
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Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Aug 2020
Does overcorrection cause any negative effect on pediatric missed Monteggia lesion?
To evaluate the outcome of different types of ulna osteotomy in missed Monteggia fracture with a particular interest in anatomical correction and overcorrection techniques. The outcome between the two groups were compared on aspects of (1) clinical outcome (2) radiologic outcome. ⋯ The postoperative result of overcorrection ulna osteotomy showed significant inferiority in radiologic outcome compared to anatomical correction. Overcorrection of ulna osteotomy could be associated with posterior dislocation of radial head.