Int J Physiother 2014; 1(1) P a g e 28
CASE REPORT
ULNAR NEURITIS ASSOCIATED WITH GUN STOCK
DEFORMITY FOLLOWING SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE
OF HUMERUS.
Sunita Morhan1
CORRESPONDENCE
1
Sunita Morhan,
Department of Physiotherapy,
Taman Desa Medical Center,
Kuala...
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Int J Physiother 2014; 1(1) P a g e 28
CASE REPORT
ULNAR NEURITIS ASSOCIATED WITH GUN STOCK
DEFORMITY FOLLOWING SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE
OF HUMERUS.
Sunita Morhan1
CORRESPONDENCE
1
Sunita Morhan,
Department of Physiotherapy,
Taman Desa Medical Center,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Email ID: mathumita@yahoo.com
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ABSTRACT
Background: This case report describes a patient who was referred to physiotherapist from a hand
surgeon. Among the fractures around the elbow joint, radial head fracture and fracture of distal end of
radius are common among adults. The occurrence of Supracondylar fractures are more commonly seen
in children when compared to adults. One of the complications of this fracture is malunion resulting in
Gun stock deformity. The main Purpose of this case report is to explore, 1. The complication associated
with gunstock deformity 2. Chances of iatrogenic nerve injury after manipulation under anesthesia. 3.
Long term supervised rehabilitation approach
Case Description: A 40 ye
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