osteokondroma of distalis ulnar with masada tipe i deformity among seven years old boy: a case report
;Putu Gede Thurdy Gustandra
e-jurnal medika udayana2014Vol. 3pp. 367-377
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gustandra2014e-jurnalosteokondroma
Abstract
Osteokondroma a benign tumor on the spine of the most common and manifests as a solitary non - hereditary exostosis is the long bone metaphysis in the majority of cases. Pain, impaired joint motion, tendon inflammation, as well as the compression of blood vessels and peripheral nerves is a complication caused by osteokondroma. Deformity is a frequent complication reported in osteokondroma that the bones of the lower arm (forearm). This report discusses the distal ulna osteokondroma on a male patient aged 7 years with shortening deformity of the ulna ( ulnar shortening ) according to the classification of type I. Masada Surgery ( excision of the tumor ) is the primary treatment option in this case . Forearm deformity subsequently corrected through the installation procedure with the ulnar lengthening plate fixation. Correction of the deformity provides improved cosmetic appearance of the forearm after surgery in these patients.