Induced Membrane Wrist Fusion with Ring External Fixator Assistance in a Mangled Upper Extremity: A Case Report
Division
North Texas
Hospital
Medical City Denton
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
5-1-2025
Keywords
Wrist fusion, hand, induced membrane, induced membrane technique, mangled extremity, mangled limb, masquelet, trauma, upper extremity, wrist
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Orthopedics | Surgical Procedures, Operative
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: In the mangled forearm injury, a decision between limb salvage or amputation must be made.
CASE REPORT: This case report highlights a 37-year-old patient that sustained a mangled wrist injury with a substantial amount of bone loss to the distal radius after an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rollover accident. The decision for limb salvage was made and he was treated with the induced membrane technique with wrist arthrodesis using a ring external fixator with a satisfactory outcome.
CONCLUSION: This case report demonstrates the successful use of the induced membrane technique with a ring external fixator as a limb salvage technique to achieve wrist fusion in a mangled extremity with segmental bone loss.
Publisher or Conference
Journal of Orthopedic Case Reports
Recommended Citation
Shin C, Drawbert H, Riehl J, Badylak J. Induced Membrane Wrist Fusion with Ring External Fixator Assistance in a Mangled Upper Extremity: A Case Report. J Orthop Case Rep. 2025;15(5):171-176. doi:10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i05.5600