The use of a flexor carpi ulnaris muscle flap in the treatment of an

---

infected nonunion of the proximal ulna. A case report. Meals-RA Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine 90024. Clin-Orthop. 1989 Mar(240): 168-72 Multiple efforts had failed to heal an infected nonunion of the proximal ulna. A flexor carpi ulnaris muscle pedicle flap was used to improve blood supply and soft-tissue coverage at the nonunion site. The muscle flap and application of the principles of nonunion treatment promoted bone healing and restoration of useful elbow function.