Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2021; 9(11): 2595-2601
Published online Apr 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i11.2595
Minimally invasive treatment of forearm double fracture in adult using Acumed forearm intramedullary nail: A case report
Ji-Chao Liu, Bing-Zhe Huang, Jie Ding, Xiao-Jia Mu, Yun-Long Li, Cheng-Dong Piao
Ji-Chao Liu, Bing-Zhe Huang, Xiao-Jia Mu, Yun-Long Li, Cheng-Dong Piao, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, Jilin Province, China
Jie Ding, Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Liu JC and Huang BZ conducted the literature review; Liu JC and Ding J contributed to the drafting of the manuscript; Mu XJ collected the medical records of this case; Li YL assisted in revising the manuscript; Piao CD was the chief surgeon of the patient; and Piao CD was responsible for important revisions of the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Cheng-Dong Piao, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 218 Ziqiang Road, Nanguan Street, Changchun 130041, Jilin Province, China. pucd@jlu.edu.cn
Received: December 1, 2020
Peer-review started: December 1, 2020
First decision: December 21, 2020
Revised: December 28, 2020
Accepted: February 19, 2021
Article in press: February 19, 2021
Published online: April 16, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Currently, open reduction internal fixation is the conventional surgical method for treatment of ulna and radius double fracture. However, that approach causes soft tissue damage of blood vessels, the periosteum, and the radial nerve. In addition, performing open reduction and internal fixation using a plate for treatment of double fractures of radius and ulna has side effects and complications. The Acumed forearm rod system was used in this patient for treatment of ulna and radius fracture with minimally invasive surgery; good follow-up outcomes were achieved.