Operative and non-operative treatment of congenital radio-ulnar synostosis in children: Results from a multicenter study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Congenital radioulnar synostosis is a congenital disorder affecting the elbow. We aimed to investigate the baseline characteristics and the clinical and functional outcome of a cohort of children with congenital radioulnar synostosis undergoing operative and non-operative treatment.

Methods

This multicenter retrospective study evaluated children with congenital radioulnar synostosis admitted to three European pediatric orthopedic centers from January 1998 to April 2021. Baseline characteristics were extracted from medical records. Operative cases treated with rotational osteotomy were further analyzed. Outcomes were assessed using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score and the Quick-DASH questionnaire.

Results

Ninety-seven patients (122 forearms) were included. Fore

SUBMITTER: Zarantonello P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12149165 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature