Sequelae of Infantile Elbow Infection in an Adolescent
Journal
JBJS Case Connector
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
4
Start Page
e2500349
ISSN
21603251
Date Issued
2025-10
Author(s)
Abstract
Case: – A 17-year-old adolescent boy with a history of right elbow septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in infancy presented with elbow contracture. He underwent modified Outerbridge-Kashiwagi procedure and radial shortening osteotomy, guided by a 3-dimensional (3D)–printed patient-specific model for preoperative planning and intraoperative reference. At 2 years 8 months postoperatively, range of motion improved by 40° in flexion-extension and 60° in rotation. Transient posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) palsy resolved within 6 months.Conclusion: – Infantile elbow infection may cause functional impairment. 3D-assisted modified Outerbridge-Kashiwagi procedure improved motion. Surgeons should be cautious of PIN injury during proximal radius surgery.
Subjects
3D printing
infantile septic arthritis
osteomyelitis
Outerbridge-Kashiwagi procedure
postinfectious sequelae
postoperative joint remodeling
preoperative planning
radial shortening osteotomy
Publisher
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Type
journal article