Z. F. El Alami

False aneurysm of the radial artery: Unusual complication of both-bone forearm fracture in children: A case report

False aneurysm or pseudo aneurysm of an artery in close proximity to fractured bone is a well-recognized entity, and fewer various cases, involving different sites have been reported in the literature. We report new case of a Moroccans patient who had 10-year-old boy presented with a right non displaced both-bone forearm fracture; the patient was placed in a long arm splint. After, six weeks, the cast was removed. And a pulsatile mass on the volar-radial aspect of the forearm was decouvred. The mass was non-tender and the patient had radial and ulnar pulse. An Ultrasound and brachial angiography showed a false aneurysm of distal radial and the radial artery was ligated.In conclusion, pseudoaneurysm of the radial artery can be associated with any bone fracture despite non displacing fractures related to the elasticity of the bone in this age and orthopedic surgeons should be aware of this potential complication.

Pronator teres transfer to correct pronation deformity of the forearm after an obstetrical brachial plexus injury

A pronation deformity of the forearm following an obstetric brachial plexus injury causes functional and cosmetic disability. We evaluated the results of pronator teres transfer to correct their deformity in 14 children treated over a period of four years. The mean age at surgery was 7.6 years (5 to 15). The indication for surgery in each case was impairment of active supination in a forearm that could be passively supinated provided that there was no medial contracture of the shoulder and normal function of the hand. The median follow-up was 20.4 months (8 to 42). No patient was lost to follow-up. Qualitative results were also assessed. The median active supination improved from 5 degrees (0 degrees to 10 degrees ) to 75 degrees (70 degrees to 80 degrees ) with no loss of pronation. A passively correctible pronation contracture can be corrected safely and effectively by the transfer of pronator teres.

Tumeur glomique pulpaire de l’enfant : à propos d’un cas inhabituel ☆

Glomus tumor is a rare benign tumor. Diagnosis is often delayed because of the absence of specific symptoms and confirmation can only be made by histological study. Treatment is always surgical. We report a clinical case of glomus tumor of the thumb pulp in a 6-year-old girl, and we discuss clinical, radiological and histological aspects of this tumor.

Complications des fractures déplacées du col fémoral chez l'enfant. À propos d'une série de 21 cas

INTRODUCTION Serious complications can occur in the management of displaced femoral neck fractures in children. Are there ways to anticipate this risk and better define eventual contributing factors? PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-one children (14 boys and 7 girls) were treated between 1999 and 2006 for displaced femoral neck fractures. Nine type II, 10 type III and two type IV fractures were observed according to the Delbets classification. Anatomical open reduction was performed in 13 patients and closed reduction in eight patients. At a mean follow-up of 26.4 months, the outcome was assessed according to the Ratliff criteria. Postoperative complications were analysed according to the age, fracture type, time-to-surgery and open or closed reduction. RESULTS The mean age was 12.1 years. The final outcome was defined as good in 14 patients(66.66%), fair in one patient (4.76%) and poor in six patients (28.58%). Complications occurred in seven patients (33.33%), avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head being the most frequent one (28.58%). In all cases, necrosis was observed in children older than 12 years (p < 0.05) and when time-to-surgery exceeded 48 h (p < 0.05). Necrosis occurred in 44.44% of type II fractures and in 20% of type III fractures (p > 0.05). Only one materialised after closed reduction (p < 0.05). DISCUSSION Various factors may contribute to the development of complications in children with femoral neck fractures. Our study supports the hypothesis that older age, late surgery and open reduction are definite predictors of avascular necrosis occurrence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Retrospective study, level IV.