Excision of the head of the radius in a child should not be done because :
Correct Answer: It causes subluxation of inferior radio-ulnar joint
Description: Complications of radial head excision in children :
Proximal migration of radius with inferior radio - ulnar (distal radio - ulnar) joint instability.
Postero-lateral instability.
Cubitus valgus deformity.
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