Neglected Monteggio Lesion--is Full Recovery Expected?

Eleven cases of chronic (neglected) Monteggia lesion, presented after 6 months of injury, were treated with angulation distraction osteotomy of ulna and annular ligament reconstruction from January 2003 to June 2008 atNRS Medical College, Kolkata. Patients were followed up for a mean period of 56 months, assessed on deformity, pain, function and range of motion. There were terminal restriction of at least 15 degrees pronation in each case.