Infected Nonunion Forearm/Wrist

Presenting

Initial x-ray and photograph of 32-year-old man with segmental bone loss from a gunshot blast to the forearm. The patient was airlifted from Central America 10 days after injury with early signs of infection. This injury put the patient at grave risk for losing his arm.

Treatment in Progress

Surgical photograph showing stabilization of the arm using an Ilizarov external fixator and soft tissue reconstruction.

Treatment in Progress

Series of x-rays over time showing the transport of a bone segment from near the elbow toward the wrist in order to reconstruct missing bone.

Result After Treatment by Dr. Brinker

Final x-ray and clinical photograph showing reconstruction of the forearm. This patient is pain free and has good functional motion.