The Sauve-Kapandji procedure for reconstruction of the rheumatoid distal radioulnar joint.
Our experience with the Sauve-Kapandji procedure for reconstruction of the rheumatoid distal radioulnar joint is reported. Twenty-one wrists in 17 patients were followed for an average of 39 months postoperatively. Average range of motion at follow-up evaluation was pronation to 78 degrees and supination to 86 degrees. X-ray films demonstrated that significant ulnarward and palmarward translocation of the carpus was prevented. The Sauve-Kapandji procedure provides a stable ulnar side support in the rheumatoid wrist with distal radioulnar degeneration.
Vincent
K A
KA
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
Szabo
R M
RM
Agee
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014457:Ulna; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*